Patty Melt

Directions

1. 1
   Generously season the beef with salt and pepper and form into 2 (1/2-inch thick) oval patties.
2. 2
   Cook's Note: You want your patties thin and roughly the same size of the rye bread.
3. 3
   Set aside, or place in the refrigerator while you cook the onions.
4. 4
   Add 1 tablespoon olive oil into a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5
   Once oil is hot, add onion and saute until browned, about 8 minutes.
6. 6
   Season the onions with red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
7. 7
   Remove onions from the skillet to a bowl and reserve.
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   Add the remaining tablespoon oil to the hot skillet.
9. 9
   Once hot, add the burgers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until very browned on one side.
10. 10
    Flip and continue cooking the other side for another 3 minutes.
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    Remove from pan.
12. 12
    Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat.
13. 13
    Assemble the patty melts:
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    Top 2 pieces rye bread each with a slice of cheese, onions, the burger patty, a second slice of cheese, and a final piece of bread.
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    Butter both the top and bottom of the sandwich.
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    Grill each sandwich until golden and the cheese melts, about 3 to4 minutes on each side.
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    Serve hot with mustard and a side of pickles.
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    Cook's Note: Ground chuck is cut from the shoulder, ranges from 15 to 20 percent fat, and has a rich flavor that is tender and moist.
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    This is best choice for burgers.