Description
Succulent ground beef grilled cheese sandwiches blend classic comfort with hearty flavors. Melted cheese and seasoned meat create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 4 slices bread
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked and no longer pink, carefully draining accumulated fat.
- Incorporate finely chopped onion and bell pepper into the meat, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Enhance the beef mixture with aromatic garlic powder, complemented by precise salt and pepper seasoning, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Generously spread softened butter across one side of each bread slice for optimal golden crispiness.
- Position two bread slices butter-side down on a preheated griddle or skillet, creating a foundational layer for the sandwich.
- Strategically layer sliced cheese, followed by the seasoned beef mixture, then additional cheese to ensure maximum melting potential.
- Crown the sandwich with remaining bread slices, positioning buttered side facing upward for uniform browning.
- Grill the sandwich on medium-low heat, allowing approximately 3-4 minutes per side to achieve a perfectly crisp exterior and completely melted interior.
- Remove from heat, let rest momentarily, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while cheese remains luxuriously molten.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a soggy sandwich and ensure crispy texture.
- Consider using lean ground beef for a healthier version with less grease.
- Try different cheese varieties like pepper jack or sharp cheddar for extra flavor depth.
- Customize the sandwich by adding sliced jalapeños or pickles for a tangy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1543 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 128 g
- Saturated Fat: 52 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 76 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 92 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg