Classic Beef Patty Melt

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

rye bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, and white bread is often cheaper.

Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.

In a bowl, combine 1 pound of 80/20 ground beef with 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and your favorite rub if desired.

Mix the ground beef thoroughly to emulsify it, ensuring it is well combined and smooth.

Use a burger press to form the beef into flat patties.

Heat the cast iron skillet until hot, then add sliced onions to sauté them until they are sweet and translucent.

Once the onions are cooked, leave them in the skillet to season it.

Add the beef patties to the skillet and sear them until they are cooked to your desired doneness.

Remove the patties and onions from the skillet and set aside.

Butter one side of each slice of bread (Farmer's Rye, Bavarian Farmer's Rye, or marble rye).

Place the buttered side of the bread down in the skillet, add a patty, top with sautéed onions, and add cheese if desired.

Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up, and grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted.

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