Description
A classic Patty Melt recipe featuring juicy ground beef patties, caramelized onions, melted Swiss cheese, and a flavorful secret sauce all sandwiched between slices of toasted rye bread. Perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Cooking
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, sliced
Bread and Cheese
- 8 slices of rye bread
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
Secret Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the patties and onions.
- Shape Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty for uniform cooking.
- Season Patties: Season both sides of the patties generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Cook Patties: Add olive oil to the skillet, then cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until they reach your desired doneness, ensuring they are juicy inside with a nice sear outside.
- Remove Patties: Take the cooked patties out of the skillet and set them aside while you caramelize the onions.
- Caramelize Onions: In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook over medium heat until they are soft, golden brown, and caramelized, which may take 10-15 minutes.
- Make Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, stirring well to blend the secret sauce.
- Prepare Bread: Spread the secret sauce evenly on one side of each slice of rye bread to add moisture and tang to the sandwich.
- Assemble Sandwiches: On 4 slices of bread (sauce side up), place a slice of Swiss cheese, then a beef patty, followed by a generous amount of caramelized onions, and another slice of Swiss cheese.
- Complete Assembly: Top each with the remaining 4 slices of bread, secret sauce side down, to form the sandwiches.
- Toast Sandwiches: Place the sandwiches back into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side over medium heat until the bread is toasted golden brown and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, slice if desired, and serve hot to enjoy your delicious Patty Melts with Secret Sauce!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar while caramelizing the onions.
- Make sure the skillet is not too hot when toasting the sandwiches to prevent burning the bread before the cheese melts.
- Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Rye bread can be swapped with sourdough or whole wheat if preferred.
- To make the meal gluten free, use gluten-free bread options.
