Patty Melt
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 256
- Total Fat
- 20
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 6
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 14
- Cholesterol
- 65
- Sodium
- 241
- Total: 45 min
- Cook: 45 min
Ingredients
3/4 pound ground sirloin
3/4 pound ground chuck
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
12 slices Swiss or American cheese (about 3 ounces)
12 slices rye bread
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
Directions
- Place the meat on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and, using your hands, break into small pieces and combine evenly. Arrange in a single layer and season the meat with salt and pepper.
- Divide the meat into 6 portions (about 4 ounces each). Using your hands, form each portion into a ball-shape by gently tossing it from one hand to the other. Form each portion into a thin patty (about 1/4-inch). Each patty should be somewhat larger than a slice of the bread (the patty will shrink to the size of the bread when cooked).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-heat. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 7 minutes. Transfer the onion to a bowl.
- Wipe out the skillet, return to the heat, and heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add 2 patties and saute, turning once, until well browned and cooked to medium, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and patties.
- Arrange 1/6 of the onion over 1 bread slice. Place 1 cheese slice over the onion and top with a patty. Top the patty with a slice of cheese and cover with a bread slice. Spread about 2 teaspoons of butter over the outside of each slice. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 6 sandwiches.
- Heat the cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches and cook, turning once, until lightly browned and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining 4 sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half crosswise and serve.