Patty Melt

Serves: 2

Carolyne Schoen

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

36

Sweetness

48

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Generously season the beef with salt and pepper and form into 2 (1/2-inch thick) oval patties

2

Set aside, or place in the refrigerator while you cook the onions

3

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

4

Once oil is hot, add onion and saute until browned, about 8 minutes

5

Season the onions with red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley

6

Remove onions from the skillet to a bowl and reserve

7

Add the remaining tablespoon oil to the hot skillet

8

Once hot, add the burgers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until very browned on one side

9

Flip and continue cooking the other side for another 3 minutes

10

Remove from pan

11

Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat

12

Assemble the patty melts: Top 2 pieces rye bread each with a slice of cheese, onions, the burger patty, a second slice of cheese, and a final piece of bread

13

Butter both the top and bottom of the sandwich

14

Grill each sandwich until golden and the cheese melts, about 3 to4 minutes on each side

15

Serve hot with mustard and a side of pickles