Description
French Onion Patty Melt is a comforting sandwich that envelops juicy ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and gooey Swiss cheese between crispy rye bread. This dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or for wowing your guests at your next gathering. Each bite delivers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 large sweet onions
- 6 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Thinly slice the onions. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter and add the onions. Stir occasionally for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook the Beef: In another skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the caramelized onions with the cooked beef in one skillet.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Layer the beef-onion mixture and Swiss cheese between two slices of rye bread.
- Grill: Melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat. Grill each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Cut sandwiches in half if desired and enjoy with chips or a salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg