Description
A classic diner-style sandwich featuring a juicy beef patty, sharp cheddar, and sweet caramelized onions, grilled between slices of rye bread until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized. Set aside.
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into thin patties slightly larger than the bread slices. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce if using.
- In a separate skillet or griddle over medium-high heat, cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Top each patty with 2 slices of cheddar during the last minute to melt.
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. Assemble sandwiches by placing a cheesy patty and a generous scoop of caramelized onions between two slices, buttered sides facing out.
- Grill sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden-brown and crispy. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.