A juicy beef patty is layered with sautéed onions, Swiss cheese and tangy dressing between slices of crunchy pan-grilled bread.
Ingredients :
Onions
2 small yellow onions sliced
2 tablespoons butter divided
Beef Patties
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
Sandwich
8 slices sourdough bread or rye bread
2 tablespoon butter or as needed
6 ounces Swiss cheese or cheddar, sliced
¼ cup thousand island dressing or burger sauce, optional
whole grain dijon mustard optional
Directions :
In a medium skillet, combine sliced onions and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook over low heat until onions are golden, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. Form the beef mixture into four thin patties shaped similar to the bread.
In a cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Top each slice of bread with the dressing and mustard if using. Add a slice of cheese, onions, and beef patty. Top with the remaining slice of bread.
In a clean skillet or on an electric griddle, melt 2 tableespoons of butter. Add the patty melts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
With a spatula, flip each sandwich over and grill on the other side, adding more butter as needed, until the cheese ismelted and the bread is lightly toasted.
