Patty Melt
Thin seared beef patties, caramelized onions, and Swiss between crispy buttered rye.
Tested time and yield
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- medium
Times include any resting, chilling, or marinating Scale the servings below Cooked in the test kitchen
Method
- 01
Cook onions in 1 tbsp butter and the oil over medium-low heat with a pinch of salt, stirring often, until deeply caramelized, 25 to 35 minutes.
- 02
Shape beef into four thin oval patties slightly larger than the bread. Season with salt and pepper.
- 03
Cook patties in a hot skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until 160°F (71°C).
- 04
Build sandwiches with Swiss, patties, and onions. Spread the outsides with remaining butter or mayonnaise.
- 05
Grill over medium-low heat until the rye is crisp and the cheese melts, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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