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Patty Melts Done Right: A Chef’s Quick Comfort Recipe
Maya Bennett

Patty Melts Done Right

A sizzling, cheesy grilled sandwich featuring tender beef, caramelized onions, and tangy cheeses on rye bread—ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for comfort meals with customizable twists.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet on medium. Cook ground beef 5-7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat.
  2. Add sliced onions to skillet; cook 4-5 minutes until caramelized.
  3. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Butter one side of each rye bread slice.
  5. Layer each slice with Swiss cheese, beef mixture, Cheddar cheese, and sauce.
  6. Place remaining bread slices on top (buttered side up). Grill 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.

Notes

Use non-stick skillet to prevent cheese from sticking.
Caramelizing onions enhances sweetness.
Garlic can be sautéed and added to the beef mixture for extra depth.
Substitute Gruyère or mozzarella if preferred.
Serve with coleslaw or fries for a complete diner-style meal.