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Best Beef Patty Melt Recipe: Golden, Cheesy, Irresistible!

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Experience the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Patty Melt, featuring juicy beef patties, gooey melted cheese, and sweet caramelized onions, all nestled between perfectly toasted rye bread. It’s not just a sandwich; it’s a delightful escape into a world of satisfying flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 4 slices rye bread (preferably marble rye)
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 2 sweet onions (such as Vidalia or yellow onions)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Optional: mayonnaise or special sauce (ketchup, mayo, relish)
  • Optional: beef broth or water for deglazing

Instructions

  1. Slice the onions: Peel and thinly slice your yellow or sweet onions, aiming for consistent thickness, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
  2. Caramelize slowly: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1-2 tablespoons of butter or a neutral oil. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for at least 30-45 minutes, or until they are deeply golden brown, soft, and sweet. If they start to stick, add a tablespoon or two of water or beef broth to deglaze the pan. Once caramelized, remove them from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Season the beef: Place your ground beef in a bowl. Season generously with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
  4. Form patties: Divide the seasoned beef into 4 equal portions and gently form each portion into a thin, oval-shaped patty, slightly wider than your rye bread slices. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb.
  5. Cook the patties: Heat the skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer to your desired doneness. Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Prepare the bread: Lay out your slices of rye bread. Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice. If using, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise or special sauce on the unbuttered side of two slices.
  7. Layer the sandwich: In the same skillet, place two slices of bread, butter-side down. Quickly layer on each slice: one slice of cheese, one cooked beef patty, a generous spoonful of caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up.
  8. Grill to golden perfection: Cook the Patty Melts over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and gooey.
  9. Serve immediately: Remove the Patty Melts from the skillet, slice each sandwich in half diagonally, and serve hot.

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Keywords: Patience with onions is key for achieving the perfect caramelization. Avoid overworking the beef to keep the patties tender. Use butter for better browning on the bread, and consider adding a dill pickle on the side for a refreshing contrast.

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