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:
2 tbsps
Olive Oil (divided)4 tbsps
Butter (at room temperature)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