Patty Melts with Secret Sauce
A classic comfort food that combines juicy beef patties, melted cheese, caramelized onions, and a mouth-watering secret sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 medium yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp finely diced pickles (or relish)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 8 slices rye bread (or sourdough if you prefer)
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (or cheddar for variation)
- 2 tbsp butter (softened for spreading on bread)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- Form the Patties: Divide the mixture into four equal portions and gently shape them into patties about ¾ inch thick.
- Start the Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and olive oil together. Add the thinly sliced onions and pinch of salt. Cook slowly until they become golden and caramelized—about 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the Patties: Push the onions to one side and place the beef patties in the empty space. Cook them for about 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On a slice of rye bread, place a slice of cheese, followed by a patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with another bread slice.
- Grill to Perfection: Spread softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich and grill in the same skillet until golden brown—about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Whip Up the Secret Sauce: Mix together all the secret sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve It Up: Slice the patty melts in half and serve with a side of crisp pickles or a light salad, drizzled with secret sauce.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your choice of cheese or add sautéed mushrooms for a heartier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: patty melt, comfort food, secret sauce, beef sandwich