Grilled Patty Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 thick slices of rye bread
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2 large yellow onions, sliced thin
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5 tablespoons of unsalted butter
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1 pound of 80/20 ground beef
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6 ounces of swiss cheese, shredded
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3 teaspoons of avocado oil
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2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
# Instructions:
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Melt the butter over medium heat, then let the onions cook covered for about 5 minutes. Stir them every so often on low heat for 30-35 minutes until they're dark brown. Finish by adding the vinegar and scraping the pan.
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Shape 3 burger patties and season them right before you cook. Heat up your griddle to about 375-400°F.
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Using some oil, cook the patties for 3 minutes on each side.
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Spread butter on the bread slices and toast each side on the griddle for 1-2 minutes until golden.
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Lay cheese, caramelized onions, and a burger patty on toasted bread. Place another bread slice on top, press gently, and serve up.
# Notes:
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If stored separately, you can prep parts up to 2 days in advance.
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You can keep the whole thing in the fridge for 3 days after it's made.
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It's not something that freezes well.