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Patty Melt Sandwiches

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped onions (from one large onion)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced
  • Garlic powder (optional)
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Caramelize the Onions:

  1. Heat the Olive Oil:
    • In a large pan set on medium-low heat, heat the olive oil.
  2. Caramelize the Onions:
    • Add the coarsely chopped onions to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until they are very golden and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
    • Season with a little salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Prepare the Patties:

  1. Heat the Skillet:
    • While the onions are cooking, heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
  2. Mix the Ground Beef:
    • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and a dash of pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form the Patties:
    • Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape each portion into a patty slightly smaller than the slices of bread.

Cook the Patties:

  1. Brown the Patties:
    • Cook the patties in the hot skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until well browned.
    • Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.

Assemble the Sandwiches:

  1. Prepare the Bread:
    • Wipe the skillet clean if necessary and melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan.
  2. Assemble:
    • Arrange 4 slices of rye bread in the pan, butter sides down.
    • Top each slice with a burger patty, a slice of Swiss cheese, half of the caramelized onions, another slice of Swiss cheese, and finally another slice of rye bread, butter side up.

Cook the Sandwiches:

  1. Grill the Sandwiches:
    • Cook each sandwich for 2-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. You may need to add more butter to the skillet as you cook the sandwiches.

Serve:

  1. Cut and Serve:
    • Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and place them on a cutting board.
    • Cut each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Servings: 4 sandwiches

Enjoy these delicious Patty Melt Sandwiches with their rich flavors of caramelized onions, melted Swiss cheese, and savory beef patties, all nestled between crispy, buttery rye bread slices.

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