Patty Melt (Printable Version)
Golden rye packed with beef, melty cheese, buttery onions, and zippy sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Patties
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455 g ground beef
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Black pepper, to taste
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Salt, to taste
→ Cheese & Bread
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Butter, for grilling
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4 slices cheddar cheese
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4 slices Swiss cheese
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8 slices rye bread
→ Caramelized Onions
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1 large onion, sliced thin
→ Special Sauce
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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120 ml mayonnaise
# Steps to Follow:
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Dump mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and Worcestershire into a small bowl. Stir them together till creamy. Set it aside while you prep the rest.
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Heat some butter in a big skillet over medium. Drop in the onion slices and cook them gently, giving them a stir every now and then, until they turn dark golden and taste sweet. This takes about 15 minutes. Take them off the heat when they're done.
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Split the beef into 4 chunks and smash them into thin patties. Season each one with salt and plenty of black pepper on both sides.
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Throw the patties into the pan on medium-high. Give them 3 or 4 minutes, then flip and cook the other side until they're nicely browned and cooked through. Move them to a plate when done.
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Spread butter on one side of your bread slices. Lay half, butter-side down, in your clean skillet. Put Swiss cheese, beef patty, onions, and then cheddar cheese on each. Top off with another slice of bread, buttered side facing up.
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Grill the built sandwiches over medium. Cook both sides, squishing a bit with your spatula, till the outside is crisp and cheese is gooey, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Let 'em sit for a minute before you slice. Serve hot, with a side of that creamy sauce.
# Additional Notes:
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Want them lighter? You can swap in chicken or turkey patties.
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Be patient with those onions—the longer they cook, the sweeter and richer they get.
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Don’t crank up the heat on your pan or the bread will burn before the cheese melts.