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The Perfect Patty Melt

This is a recipe for one of the most mouthwatering sandwiches I have ever had, the patty melt.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, cheese, delicious, melt, pattty

Ingredients

  • 3 large yellow onions
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 360 g ground beef
  • 3 slices American cheese
  • 1 loaf white bread
  • mayo for bread

Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • ¼ cup mustard
  • 2 tbsp pickle juice

Instructions

  • Thinly slice all your onions and set aside.
    3 large yellow onions
  • Heat up a deep pot over med - high heat.
  • Add butter and oil into the pot along with your thinly sliced onions.
    2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp oil
  • Stir for 5 minutes then reduce the heat to a medium low.
  • Stir occasionally to make sure it doesn't burn.
  • After cooking for 45 minutes to an hour it should be caramelized.
  • Separate your ground beef into three 120g balls. Smash them in between two pieces of parchment paper with a plate to make a thin patty.
    360 g ground beef
  • Sear each patty over high heat for 2 minutes each side. Add a slice of American cheese and remove when melted.
    3 slices American cheese
  • Toast your 2 slices of bread using mayo.
    1 loaf white bread, mayo for bread
  • Mix together your sauce ingredients.
    ¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup mayo, ¼ cup mustard, 2 tbsp pickle juice
  • Assemble your patty melt with sauce, caramelized onions, burger patties, more sauce, and caramelized onions.