Smashing Patty Melts Confidential Sauce (Print Version)
Swiss, browned beef, golden onions, and buttery rye come together in a flavorful, sizzling sandwich melt.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cups thinly sliced onions
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
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680 grams lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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Worcestershire sauce, to taste
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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8 slices rye bread
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225 grams Swiss cheese, sliced
# Instructions:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, for 20 to 25 minutes until golden and soft. Set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, combine lean ground beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and shape into 4 patties, slightly larger in size than the bread slices.
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Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the beef patties and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
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Wipe the skillet clean and add the remaining unsalted butter. Arrange 4 slices of rye bread on a work surface. Place one cooked patty, a generous portion of caramelized onions, and 2 slices of Swiss cheese on each. Top with the remaining slices of bread.
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Place assembled sandwiches onto the buttered skillet. Grill over medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and crisp and cheese is thoroughly melted.
# Notes:
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For deeper onion flavor, cook onions slowly and avoid rushing the caramelization process.
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Choose a dense rye bread to prevent the sandwich from becoming soggy during grilling.