Diner-Style Patty Melt

Ingredients for Diner-Style Patty Melt

• 450g beef mince chuck (20% fat), or 4 vegetarian patties such as Lightlife Plant-Based Burgers

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 8 slices rye bread

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

• 1 large onion, sliced into 1/4" rounds

• 8 thin slices cheddar, American, or Swiss cheese

• 40ml mayonnaise, divided

Season beef with salt and pepper; divide into 4 patties. Form each patty into a thin oval that is slightly larger than a slice of bread you’re using.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or griddle, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Cook onion slices in a single layer, being careful not to let rings separate, until softened and charred, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and divide into individual rings.

Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Working in batches if needed, cook patties, pressing flat with a spatula, until browned but still pink in the centre, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.

Wipe out skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Top each slice of bread with 1 cheese slice, 1 patty, one-quarter of the onions, another slice of cheese, then a second slice of bread. Spread tops of each sandwich with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise. Working in batches if needed, cook sandwiches, mayo side down, spreading the top of each sandwich with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.