Cheesy Beef Patty Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Secret Sauce
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¼ cup of creamy mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons of classic ketchup
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1 tablespoon of tangy dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon of zesty pickle juice
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¼ teaspoon of smoky paprika
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¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
→ Patty Melts
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2 tablespoons of good quality olive oil
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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12 ounces of juicy 85/15 ground beef
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½ teaspoon of sea salt
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½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon of rich worcestershire sauce
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8 slices of fresh rye bread
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3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
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4 slices of nutty swiss cheese
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4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
# Instructions:
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Mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, dijon mustard, pickle juice, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl until smooth and well combined. Set this flavor-packed sauce aside while you prepare the rest.
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Heat up your olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Once warm, add your thinly sliced onions and let them work their magic, cooking slowly until they transform into a deep golden brown color - this'll take about 30 minutes of patience. If you notice them starting to dry out or threaten to burn, just add a splash of water and lower the heat a bit. Once they're perfectly caramelized, set them aside.
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In a mixing bowl, combine your ground beef with salt, pepper, and that wonderful worcestershire sauce. Mix it all together and shape into four thin, oblong patties that'll match your bread slices. Cook them in a skillet over medium heat until they're beautifully browned on both sides, then set aside. Give the pan a quick wipe to clean up any excess grease.
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Here comes the fun part! Butter one side of each bread slice. Now, let's build these beauties on a medium-heat skillet: Start with bread (buttered side down), add swiss cheese, your seasoned beef patty, those gorgeous caramelized onions, a generous spread of your secret sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, and finally the top slice of bread (buttered side up). Grill each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown and crispy, with all that cheese melted to perfection.
# Notes:
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The secret sauce makes more than enough for four sandwiches - keep the extra in a sealed container in your fridge for next time!