Classic Beef Patty Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Patties
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1 pound Thomas Farms ground beef
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ For Onions & Peppers
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 red onion, sliced thinly
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1 green pepper, sliced thinly
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½ teaspoon salt
→ For Assembly
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4-8 slices of bread (Sourdough or sandwich bread)
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5-6 slices of cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded Gruyere cheese
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2-3 tablespoons butter
# Instructions:
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Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and salt. Cook stirring occasionally for a few minutes until slightly softened. Add in the sliced pepper. Cook stirring occasionally on low until onions are caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
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In a bowl, add the ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mix and form into four patties.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of butter on a grill pan or cast iron skillet. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side.
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On each slice of bread, spread butter on one side.
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Heat 1-2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat in a skillet. Add bread, butter side down and top with 2-3 slices of cheddar cheese and a few tablespoons of shredded Gruyere.
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Top the cheese with the patties, about ⅓ cup of the onion and pepper mix and then divide the remaining cheese among the sandwiches. Add the remaining slices of bread with the butter on the outside.
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Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side or until the cheese is melty and the bread is toasted on both sides. Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Can be made with different ground meats like pork, veal, or lamb.
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Serve immediately while cheese is melty for best results.