Ultimate Savory Patty Melt
This ultimate savory patty melt features perfectly cooked ground beef patties, sweet caramelized onions, and gooey melted cheese, all nestled between crispy rye bread. It's a satisfying and flavorful sandwich perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- large skillet
- spatula
Ingredients
Patty Melt Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 large yellow or sweet onions
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for onions)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for patties)
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese (or Provolone, Cheddar, Monterey Jack)
- Unsalted butter (for bread)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Caramelize Onions
- Thinly slice the onions and cook them in a large skillet with oil and salt over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until soft and golden.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes until deeply caramelized and rich golden-brown, then set aside.
Form and Cook Patties
- While the onions cook, divide the ground beef into equal portions and form into thin patties, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- In the same or a separate skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side for desired doneness, then set aside.
Assemble and Grill Patty Melts
- Butter one side of each rye bread slice and place two butter-side down in the clean skillet over medium heat.
- On each bread slice, layer a slice of cheese, a cooked patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese, then top with remaining buttered bread slices.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted and gooey, gently pressing with a spatula.
- Carefully remove, slice in half, and serve hot immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of hot sauce to your caramelized onions. If you prefer a richer flavor, you can use butter instead of vegetable oil to cook the beef patties. To prevent the patty from shrinking too much, make a small indentation in the center of each patty before cooking.