Patty melts are hearty sandwiches that are pure comfort food. Serve with a crispy side salad and your favourite sandwich accompaniments.
Patty Melts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 1x
Ingredients
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 sweet onion, sliced
2 tbsp (30 mL) cider vinegar
2 tbsp (30 mL) dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
Half a lightly beaten egg (about 4 tsp/20 mL)
¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH salt and pepper
½ lb (250 g) Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Lean Ground Beef
Oil
4 slices EACH rye bread and Swiss cheese
Instructions
1. Heat butter over medium-low heat in a skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring often, for about 20 to 25 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in vinegar. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs, Worcestershire, egg, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently mix in ground beef with a fork (careful not to over-mix). Divide mixture into 2 equal portions and form each into a patty in the shape of a slice of the rye bread, ½-inch (1 cm) thick. Make a thumbprint depression in centre of each patty (to prevent puffing while cooking).
3. Heat 1½ tsp (7 mL) of oil over medium-high heat in another skillet. Cook patties for 10 to 14 minutes, turning twice or more, until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each patty reads 160°F (71°C). Remove from heat.
4. Place 2 slices of bread on a work surface. Top each with 1 slice of cheese, a beef patty, half of the caramelized onions and remaining cheese. Sandwich with second slice of bread.
5. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or clean skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches, in batches as necessary, for about 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, or until golden and cheese is melted. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.
Per Serving: 740 Calories, 43g Protein, 39g Fat, 53g Carbohydrate, 1150mg Sodium.
%DV: Iron 33% (Excellent Source), Zinc 77% (Excellent Source), Vitamin B12 150% (Excellent Source)
