Sure, here’s a classic patty melt recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend is good for flavor)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices of rye bread
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: mustard, pickles, or other condiments of your choice
Instructions:
- Start by caramelizing the onions. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Set aside.
- While the onions are cooking, divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties. Season each patty with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat another skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet you used for the beef patties and place it back on the heat. Spread butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing a slice of bread, butter side down, on the skillet. Top with a slice of Swiss cheese, a beef patty, a spoonful of caramelized onions, and another slice of Swiss cheese. Finally, place another slice of rye bread on top, butter side up.
- Cook the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing in half and serving. Optionally, serve with mustard, pickles, or your favorite condiments on the side.
Enjoy your homemade patty melts!
