Classic Patty Melt Recipe
This Patty Melt Recipe combines caramelized onions, cheese, and a seared beef patty on delicious bread for the ultimate sandwich.
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Calories: 971kcal
Servings: 3
Equipment
- Skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 peeled and thinly sliced large yellow onions
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 teaspoons avoado oil
- 1 pound 80/20 ground chuck
- 6 ounces shredded swiss cheese
- 6 thick slices of rye bread
- coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions, season with salt, and cook covered for 5-6 minutes. Stir occasionally and cook on low for 30-35 minutes until dark brown. Deglaze with vinegar and set aside.
- Form the ground beef into 3 patties and place them on a parchment-lined sheet tray.
- Slice the rye bread and shred the Swiss cheese.
- Heat a griddle or skillet to medium-high. Season the burger patties with salt and pepper, then cook for 3 minutes per side.
- Butter each side of the rye bread and toast until golden brown.
- Top each slice of toasted bread with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions. Add a cooked burger patty, then top with another slice of bread. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 971kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 821IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 423mg | Iron: 16mg