Description
Hearty patty melts elevate classic diner comfort with perfectly grilled beef and caramelized onions nestled between buttery toasted rye bread. Special sauce brings rich, tangy complexity that completes you’ll savor with each indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 6 slices rye bread
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsps chopped bacon bits
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tsp pickle relish
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- Salt, as needed
- Pepper, as needed
Instructions
- Patty Preparation: Craft ground beef patties with uniform thickness, seasoning generously with onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Meat Cooking: Ignite cast-iron skillet at medium-high heat (375°F/190°C), sear patties 4-5 minutes per side until golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), ensuring perfect doneness.
- Secret Sauce Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, crispy bacon bits, ketchup, granulated sugar, and sweet pickle relish into a harmonious, creamy condiment with balanced flavor complexity.
- Bread Preparation: Lavishly coat sourdough bread slices with softened unsalted butter, creating a rich, golden surface for optimal grilling.
- Sandwich Assembly: Layer provolone cheese on bread, position seared beef patty, crown with sharp cheddar cheese, then top with sauce-coated bread slice, creating a decadent flavor sandwich.
- Grilling Technique: Position sandwiches butter-side down in heated skillet, transforming bread to crispy golden perfection while melting cheese completely, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serving Presentation: Allow sandwiches to rest briefly, enabling cheese to set, then slice diagonally and serve piping hot, showcasing melted cheese and crisp exterior.
Notes
- Meat Thickness Matters: Ensure patties are uniformly thick to guarantee even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Secret Sauce Tip: Let sauce sit for 15 minutes before spreading to allow flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Allow cheese to reach room temperature before cooking to promote faster, more even melting during sandwich preparation.
- Cast-Iron Skillet Magic: Preheat skillet thoroughly to achieve perfect golden-brown crust and develop rich caramelization on bread and meat surfaces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying, Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 764
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg