Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt (Printable version)
Golden toasted sandwich loaded with seasoned beef, caramelized onions, and melted cheese blend
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef Mixture
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Bread & Assembly
10 - 8 slices thick-cut sandwich bread
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
03 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
04 - In a bowl, combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
05 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread butter on one side of each slice. For extra crispiness, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side.
06 - Place 4 bread slices, butter side down, on a clean surface. Top each with a generous spoonful of the beef mixture and a hefty handful of the cheese blend. Cover with the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
07 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches in batches, pressing lightly, 3-4 minutes per side or until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
08 - Let cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The beef mixture gets this incredible depth from Worcestershire and smoked paprika that makes plain ground beef taste like something special
- That cheddar mozzarella combo creates the most ridiculous cheese pull you've ever seen in your life
02 -
- I learned the hard way that overcrowding the pan makes the bread steam instead of crisp, so work in batches if needed
- The mayo trick sounds weird but it creates the most incredibly golden, crispy exterior you've ever tasted
03 -
- Low and slow heat is your friend here, high heat will burn the bread before the cheese has time to melt properly
- Letting the beef mixture cool slightly before assembling prevents the cheese from melting too fast and making a mess