Description
A bold, comfort-food sandwich with savory ground beef and gooey cheese, layered between butter-toasted bread. Perfect for weeknights or late-night cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4–6 slices good sandwich bread (sourdough, rye, or brioche)
- 6–8 oz (175–225g) cheese (sharp cheddar + Swiss mix recommended)
- 2–3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Dill pickles or bread-and-butter pickles (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: slice the onion, grate or slice the cheese, mince the garlic, and set the bread out to reach room temperature.
- Caramelize the onions: Heat 1 tbsp butter or oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt, and cook until deep golden (15–20 minutes).
- Brown the ground beef: Increase heat to medium-high, add oil if needed, and add the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Break up the beef with a spatula and let it sear.
- Add Worcestershire sauce: When the beef is nearly cooked, stir in the Worcestershire sauce and let it reduce. Add caramelized onions if using.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread Dijon on one side of each bread slice. Pile the beef mixture on one slice and top with cheese, close with the other slice.
- Butter and griddle: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter the outsides of the sandwich and place it in the skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes per side.
- Rest and slice: Let the sandwich rest for 1–2 minutes, then cut diagonally and serve.
Notes
This sandwich is customizable; consider adding caramelized onions, pickles, or fresh herbs for added flavor. Ensure to let the beef mixture not be too wet to prevent soggy bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesy beef sandwich, patty melt, comfort food