Spicy Patty Melts with Caramelized Onions
Spicy Patty Melts with Caramelized Onions featuring juicy beef, melted cheese, and rich sweet onions for a bold sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20
- 2 large yellow onions sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices pepper jack cheese optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce or chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat.
- Cook onions slowly until caramelized, then set aside.
- Season ground beef with spices and form into patties.
- Cook patties until browned and fully cooked.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place bread butter-side down in a pan.
- Add cheese, beef patty, caramelized onions, and more cheese.
- Top with another slice of bread.
- Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Cook onions slowly for best flavor.
Use medium heat to avoid burning bread.
Adjust spice level to taste.
Use medium heat to avoid burning bread.
Adjust spice level to taste.