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Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Sandwich
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Savor the ultimate comfort food with Patty Melts with Secret Sauce! Juicy beef patties, gooey Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions are sandwiched between crispy rye bread and cooked to golden perfection. This diner classic is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner your family will love.

Ingredients

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For the Caramelized Onions:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the Patties:

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For the Patty Melts:

  • 8 slices rye bread
  • About 8 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Instructions

Step 1: Caramelize the Onions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20–25 minutes until deeply golden brown.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Beef Patties

  1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper.
  2. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into patties slightly wider than the bread slices.

Step 3: Cook the Patties

  1. Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.
  2. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 4: Assemble the Patty Melts

  1. Wipe out the skillet and melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  2. Lay 4 slices of rye bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Top each with:
    • A cooked beef patty
    • A slice of Swiss cheese
    • Half the caramelized onions
    • Another slice of cheese
  3. Close with the remaining slices of rye bread, buttered side up.

Step 5: Cook the Patty Melts

  1. Cook sandwiches for 2–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 6: Serve

  1. Transfer to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve warm.

Find it online: https://lovetocookrecipes.com/patty-melts-with-secret-sauce/