Sourdough Patty Melt

Ingredients

• 0.5 white onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking onions)
• 0.5 cup mayo
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (plus a couple extra dashes for the sauce)
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 0.5 lb ground beef (formed into balls)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 slices American cheese
• 2 slices sourdough bread
• 1 tbsp butter (for toasting bread)

Steps

1. 1

   Thinly slice half of a white onion.

2. 2

   Add the sliced onions to a pan with olive oil and cook over medium heat until they become soft and jammy.

3. 3

   While the onions cook, prepare the sauce by combining 1/2 cup mayo, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Divide the ground beef into balls. Season the beef balls generously with salt, black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder.

5. 5

   Heat a clean pan or griddle over high heat. Place a beef ball in the pan and press it down firmly with a spatula to create a thin patty.

6. 6

   Cook for a couple of minutes until a crust forms, then flip the patty.

7. 7

   Immediately top the patty with a slice of cheddar and a slice of American cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and gooey, then remove from the pan.

8. 8

   Wipe the pan or use a clean one to melt butter. Place a slice of sourdough bread in the pan.

9. 9

   Assemble the sandwich by placing the cooked patties onto the bread, followed by a generous portion of the caramelized onions.

10. 10

    Spread the prepared sauce onto the second slice of sourdough and place it on top of the onions.

11. 11

    Flip the entire sandwich to toast the other side until the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Notes

The author notes this is essentially a fancy cheeseburger. For the best results, ensure the pan is very hot before smashing the beef to get a good sear.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• burger
• patty melt
• sourdough
• lunch
• dinner
• beef
• comfort food