Patty Melt

also called patty melt · patty melt sandwich · rye burger

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2 large(sliced thin)yellow onionscook the onions down 35 min, low and slowlayer on rye, cheese against both slicesgriddle the whole sandwich 6 min, both faces
2 Tbs(28 g)unsalted butter
1/2 tsp(3 g)kosher salt
10 oz(280 g; 80/20 chuck, pressed into two thin oblongs the shape of the bread)ground beefgriddle the thin patties 4 min
1/2 tsp(3 g)kosher salt
1/2 tsp(1 g)coarse black pepper
4 slicesrye bread
4 slicesswiss cheese
2 Tbs(28 g)unsalted butter
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1cook the onions down 35 min, low and slow

2griddle the thin patties 4 min

3layer on rye, cheese against both slices

goes in with what steps 1 and 2 made

4griddle the whole sandwich 6 min, both faces

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Start to finish
at least 41 min1 of 4 steps gives no time
Needs you
about 45 min2 steps run at once
  1. cook the onions down 35 min, low and slow

    35 minneeds youfrom the start

  2. griddle the thin patties 4 min

    4 minneeds youfrom the start

  3. layer on rye, cheese against both slices

    not timed35 min in

  4. griddle the whole sandwich 6 min, both faces

    6 minneeds you35 min in

See how it is written
>> title: Patty Melt
>> category: Sandwiches & Rolls
>> tags: beef, rye, onion, griddle, lunch
>> counters: Diner
>> aka: patty melt, patty melt sandwich, rye burger
>> servings: 2
>> time: 55 min

>> step: cook the onions down 35 min, low and slow
Cook @yellow onions{2%large}(sliced thin) in @unsalted butter{2%Tbs}(28 g) with @kosher salt{1/2%tsp}(3 g) over medium-low heat ~fry{35%min}, stirring every few minutes, until they collapse to a third and go the colour of a penny.

>> step: griddle the thin patties 4 min
Griddle @ground beef{10%oz}(280 g; 80/20 chuck, pressed into two thin oblongs the shape of the bread) seasoned with @kosher salt{1/2%tsp}(3 g) and @coarse black pepper{1/2%tsp}(1 g) ~sear{4%min}, turning once.

>> step: layer on rye, cheese against both slices
Layer @rye bread{4%slices} with @swiss cheese{4%slices} against both inside faces, @&(~2)cooked onions{} and @&(~1)patties{} in the middle.

>> step: griddle the whole sandwich 6 min, both faces
Griddle @&(~1)built sandwiches{} in @unsalted butter{2%Tbs}(28 g) over medium-low heat ~fry{6%min}, turning once and pressing lightly, until both faces are dark gold and the cheese runs at the edges.