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Patty Melt

Patty Melt

American
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46 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

46 min · 6 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

640 kcalper person
Protein 34g
Carbs 32g
Fats 42g

About this dish

A juicy beef patty and sweet caramelised onions are pressed between slices of rye bread with melted Swiss cheese and griddled until deeply golden.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten

Diet Info

Meat

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionthinly sliced2

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef Mince20% fat500 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Unsalted butterdivided40 g
  • Swiss cheese8 slices

Dried Goods

  • Rye bread8 slices

Spices & Seasonings

  • Saltto taste
  • Black pepperto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil10 ml

Utensils

  • Large frying pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Chopping board
  • Sharp knife

Method

1

Melt half the butter in a large frying pan over medium-low heat and cook the onions for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelised.

Approx. 16 minutes
2

Shape the beef mince into four thin oval patties and season with salt and black pepper.

Approx. 5 minutes
3

Heat the vegetable oil in a separate large frying pan over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 3 minutes on each side until a meat thermometer reads 71°C.

Approx. 7 minutes
4

Butter the outside of each slice of rye bread. Layer four slices with cheese, a patty, caramelised onions and more cheese, then close with the remaining bread.

Approx. 8 minutes
5

Griddle the sandwiches over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted.

Approx. 7 minutes
6

Cut in half and serve immediately.

Approx. 3 minutes