Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef (80/20 for best flavor)
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter plus more for bread
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
Caramelize the onions
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Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until soft, golden, and sweet (about 8–10 minutes).
Remove from pan and set aside.
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Form the patties
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Divide beef into 2 thin oval patties shaped to match bread size.
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Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
Cook the burgers
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In the same skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until fully cooked.
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Transfer to a plate.
Assemble the melts
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Butter one side of each bread slice.
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On the unbuttered side, layer:
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Swiss cheese
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Beef patty
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Caramelized onions
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Another slice of Swiss cheese
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Top with another slice of bread (buttered side facing out).
Grill to perfection
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Place sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat.
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Cook 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden and cheese is fully melted.
Serve
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Slice in half and serve hot with fries, chips, or pickles.