PATTY MELT | AN AMERICAN DINER CLASSIC

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

sliced bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while white bread is usually cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while American cheese is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier for cooking, while margarine is usually cheaper.

Chop 2 large onions.

In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 4 tablespoons of butter and sauté the onions until browned, about 15 minutes.

Season 1.5 pounds of ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, minced onion, garlic powder, and paprika, then mix well.

Form the beef into patties using an ice cream scoop, making them slightly larger than the bread to account for shrinkage.

Cook the patties in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove the patties and drain excess grease on a rack.

Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread and spread mayonnaise on the other side.

Assemble the sandwich with buttered side down, adding cheddar cheese, the beef patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese on top.

Top with another slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, and grill until golden brown, flipping to ensure both sides are cooked.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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