How to Cook a Perfect Patty Melt with George Motz | Burger Scholar Sessions

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sliced bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more nutrients, while white bread is usually cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often more affordable.

Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.

Slice onions and sauté them in butter until caramelized.

Season the ground beef and form it into patties.

Cook the patties in the skillet until browned on both sides.

Place cheese on top of the patties to melt.

Assemble the sandwich by placing the patty and onions between two slices of bread.

Butter the outside of the sandwich and grill until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

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