Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt
Warm beef crumbles and double layers of cheese fill two griddled sandwiches, divided into four half-sandwich servings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices American or cheddar cheese 4 slices total
- 4 slices large sandwich bread or 2 complete burger buns
- 1 medium onion optional; finely chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 tbsp butter or oil, divided across 4 outer bread faces
Instructions
- Over medium-high heat cook the ground beef with the optional finely diced onion for approximately 8–10 minutes, breaking it apart, until softened and at least 160°F. Drain surplus fat and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Spread the 2 tablespoons butter over one face of each bread slice. Put two slices buttered-face down and add a cheese slice to each. Share all the hot beef between them, top with the other two cheese slices and close with butter facing out.
- In a clean skillet over medium-low, toast approximately 2–4 minutes on each side until golden with melted cheese. Work in separate batches if the pan cannot accommodate both.
- Cut each sandwich in two and serve hot. The recipe gives 4 half-sandwich servings, or 2 whole-sandwich meals.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly at 40°F or colder.
- Use refrigerated leftovers within three to four days; reheat savory cooked dishes to 165°F.