Description
Classic diner-style patty melts with secret sauce showcase comfort food at its finest. Melted cheese, caramelized onions, and perfectly seasoned beef between crispy rye bread promise a nostalgic culinary experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 slices cheese (Swiss or American)
- 4 tbsps butter
- 4 slices bread (rye or white)
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slowly melt butter in a skillet and sauté onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until they transform into a rich, golden-brown caramelized state, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Shape ground beef into uniform patties, generously seasoning both sides with salt and pepper, then cook in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a perfect medium-rare doneness with a crispy exterior.
- Generously spread the secret sauce across each slice of bread, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Layer the sandwiches strategically by placing cooked beef patties on bread, topping with caramelized onions and melting cheese to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Melt additional butter in a clean skillet and carefully grill assembled sandwiches, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread develops a crispy, golden-brown exterior and cheese becomes completely melted, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Cut sandwiches diagonally, plate immediately while piping hot, and serve with extra secret sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly over medium-low heat to develop deep, rich flavor without burning.
- Choose ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juiciest patties that remain tender and flavorful.
- Butter-grilling creates a crispy, golden exterior while keeping the inside of the sandwich soft and melty.
- Customize secret sauce by adjusting mayo, ketchup, and pickle ratios to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs like low-sodium or vegan alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg