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Patty Melts on Rye

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$16.00690 cal · 38g protein

Ingredients

  • ground beef1¼ lb
  • rye bread8 slices
  • Swiss cheese8 slices
  • yellow onions2 count
  • butter3 tbsp
  • Thousand Island dressing¼ cup
  • salt and pepper1 pinch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions with a pinch of salt and cook 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until soft and golden. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Shape the beef into 4 thin oval patties roughly the shape of the bread. Season with salt and pepper and cook 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat until they reach 160°F. Wipe out the pan.

  3. 3

    Build each sandwich: rye, a slice of Swiss, a patty, onions, another slice of Swiss, and rye. Butter the outsides.

  4. 4

    Cook the sandwiches over medium-low heat 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted.

  5. 5

    Slice in half and serve with dressing for dipping.

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