Secret Sauce Patty Melts

Name: Secret Sauce Patty Melts
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil.; 1 big onion, finely sliced (about 2 cups).; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided.; Garlic powder and kosher salt, to taste.; 2 tablespoons ketchup.; 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef.; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.; 8 slices rye bread.; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.; 8 ounces Swiss cheese, slice

13 steps

Cook:45min

From caramelized onions to perfectly seasoned beef patties, every component is prepared with precision to ensure a mouthwatering experience with every bite. Paired with Swiss cheese and nestled between slices of rye bread, these patty melts are a comfort food classic elevated to new heights.

Updated at: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 22:10:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories901.2 kcal (45%)

Total Fat56.8 g (81%)

Carbs41 g (16%)

Sugars8.1 g (9%)

Protein55.5 g (111%)

Sodium940.9 mg (47%)

Fiber4.8 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 tablespoonolive oil

1onion

big, finely sliced

6 tablespoonsunsalted butter

2 tablespoonsketchup

1.5 poundslean ground beef

2 tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce

8 slicesrye bread

½ teaspoononion powder

8 ouncesSwiss cheese

slice

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat.

Step 2

Cook the sliced onions for 20-25 minutes, stirring regularly, until they caramelize to a deep brown color.

Step 3

Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet.

Step 6

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper.

Step 7

Form the mixture into four equal patties slightly larger than the bread slices.

Step 8

Cook the patties in the heated skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until well browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 9

Prepare the patty melts: Remove any excess grease from the skillet and melt 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter in a medium saucepan.

Step 10

Place 4 slices of rye bread in the pan, buttered side down. Top each bread slice with a burger patty, Swiss cheese, half of the caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese.

Step 11

Finish with the remaining 4 slices of bread, buttered side up.

Step 12

Cook each patty melt for 2-4 minutes on each side, using a spatula to gently press down on the cheese occasionally, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 13

Once the patty melts are cooked, transfer them to a cutting board and slice diagonally. Serve and enjoy!