Classic Patty Melt
A delicious Classic Patty Melt featuring caramelized onions and Swiss cheese, served on buttery toasted bread.
Equipment
- cast-iron skillet
Ingredients
Onions and Beef
- 1 medium sweet yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 8 ounces 90/10 ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Cheese
- 4 slices sandwich bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- Mustard optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large cast-iron skillet set over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter and onions. Cook until deep brown, about 25 minutes. Add apple cider vinegar and stir.
- Shape ground beef into two thin patties, season with salt and pepper. Cook in the skillet for 3 minutes per side on medium-high heat.
- Wipe skillet clean, add remaining butter and toast bread slices, then build sandwiches in the skillet with cheese, patties, and onions.
- Cook sandwiches over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
- Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg
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