Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Patty Melt with Secret Sauce. Juicy beef patties are layered with melted Swiss cheese and sweet caramelized onions, all nestled between perfectly grilled rye or sourdough bread. The addition of a zesty secret sauce elevates this classic sandwich to new heights, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Whip it up in no time and savor the delightful flavors that will transport you back to cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for grilling)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
Instructions
- Slice the onion and set aside.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices and cook until caramelized (10-15 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper; form into four patties slightly larger than the bread.
- In another skillet, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat and cook each patty for 3-4 minutes per side. Add a slice of Swiss cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- Assemble each patty with onions between two slices of bread.
- Grill each sandwich in butter until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side). Slice diagonally and drizzle with secret sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg