Grilled Patty Melts with Smothered Onions

By Addie

Grill the rye, slice the Swiss and pile on the onions for a burger extraordinaire!

Ingredients

• Patty Melts:
• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 8 slices rye bread
• 4 slices (3/4 oz each) Swiss cheese
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• Onions:
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Dash pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all patty melt ingredients except bread and cheese. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Refrigerate while cooking onions.

2. In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in salt and pepper; keep warm.

3. Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160ºF. Add bread slices to side of grill for last 5 minutes of grilling, turning once, until lightly toasted. Top patties with cheese. Cover grill; cook about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Place patties on bread; top with onions.

NOTE:
Brush the grill rack with oil before adding the patties.