classic beef patty melt sandwich

Yes! 🧀🍔 The Classic Beef Patty Melt is pure diner perfection — juicy beef, caramelized onions, and melty cheese pressed between buttery, toasted rye (or sourdough) bread. It’s like a cheeseburger and grilled cheese had the most delicious baby.

Here’s how to make it just right:

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🥪 Classic Beef Patty Melt Sandwich

🧂 Ingredients (makes 2 sandwiches)

• ½ lb (225g) ground beef (80/20 for flavor)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 4 slices rye bread (or sourdough or Texas toast)

• 4 slices Swiss cheese (or American cheese if you prefer)

• 2 tbsp butter, softened

• Optional: a dash of Worcestershire sauce or mustard for extra flavor

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🔥 Instructions

1. Caramelize the onions

1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt.

3. Cook slowly (10–15 minutes), stirring occasionally, until golden brown and sweet.

4. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

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2. Cook the patties

1. Divide ground beef into 2 equal portions and shape into oval patties, roughly the size of your bread slices.

2. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

3. In the same skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until nicely browned and cooked through.

4. (Optional: Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce while cooking for deeper flavor.)

5. Remove from heat.

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3. Assemble the melts

1. Lay out the bread slices and butter one side of each.

2. On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer:

   • 1 slice cheese

   • Caramelized onions

   • Cooked beef patty

   • Another slice of cheese

3. Top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.

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4. Grill the sandwiches

1. Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

2. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook slowly — about 3–4 minutes per side — until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

   • (Press gently with a spatula for that classic diner “smash.”)

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🍽️ Serve With

• Pickles or fries on the side

• A cup of tomato soup or coleslaw

• Optional dip: Thousand Island dressing or garlic aioli

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💡 Tips

• Use medium-low heat so the bread crisps while the cheese melts.

• Swap in caramelized mushrooms or sautéed bell peppers for a variation.

• For extra gooeyness, add a third slice of cheese in the middle!

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Would you like me to give you a patty melt sauce recipe (like a tangy diner-style spread)?