Smashing Patty Melts Sauce

Smashing Patty Melts Confidential Sauce

Buttery rye, Swiss, savory beef, and golden onions unite in a legendary melt bursting with flavors.

Preparation Time 15 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Overall Time 45 min
Created By: Lily Chen

Category: Main Dishes

Skill Level: Moderate

Cuisine Type: American

Output: 4 Serves

Dietary Options: ~

Ingredients

→ Main Ingredients

• 01 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 02 2 cups thinly sliced onions
• 03 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 04 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 05 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 06 Worcestershire sauce, to taste
• 07 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 08 Kosher salt, to taste
• 09 Black pepper, to taste
• 10 8 slices rye bread
• 11 8 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced

Steps

Step 01

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 20–25 minutes until golden and soft. Set aside.

Step 02

In a bowl, mix ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 4 patties slightly larger than the bread slices.

Step 03

In a cast-iron skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 04

Wipe the skillet clean and melt the remaining butter. On 4 slices of rye bread, layer one patty, caramelized onions, 2 slices of Swiss cheese, and top with another slice of bread.

Step 05

Grill sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat for 2–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.

Required Tools

• Skillet
• Cast-iron skillet
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Knife