Description
A simple recipe for a classic patty melt sandwich featuring a ground beef patty, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese on rye bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking patties
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter for onions
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for onions)
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- Mayonnaise or mustard for spreading (optional)
Instructions
- Mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into four equal patties.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Remove patties and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes until deeply browned and soft. Add sugar during the last 5 minutes if using.
- To assemble, place one slice of cheese on two slices of bread. Top with a cooked patty, then a portion of caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with the remaining bread slices. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise or mustard on the outside of the bread if desired.
- Wipe the skillet clean or use a clean pan. Grill the sandwiches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- For faster onions, add a splash of water during cooking to help them steam slightly before browning.
- Use high-quality rye bread for the best texture.
- You can substitute Gruyère cheese for Swiss cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: patty melt, beef sandwich, grilled cheese, caramelized onions, rye bread, Swiss cheese