Classic Patty Melt – Easy Recipes with Ground Beef
This Classic Patty Melt is the ultimate diner-style comfort food! Juicy ground beef, melted cheese, and caramelized onions sandwiched between crispy toasted bread – the perfect easy recipe with ground beef for a delicious homemade meal.
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices rye bread
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tbsp ketchup
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter and sauté the onions until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into two large patties.
- In the same skillet, cook the patties over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Spread mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup on the rye bread slices.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing a slice of Swiss cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese between two bread slices.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet and cook the sandwiches on both sides until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side.
- Slice in half and serve hot.