Patty Melt

By minicoopercraig

This classic diner dish may be the most satisfying of all hamburger iterations: a thin, crusty patty crowned with a melting veil of cheese and plenty of sweet griddled onions, all held together between warm, crunchy slices of toasted rye. The bad news is you can't have this inspired creation, or any other restaurant-style burger, without a massive caloric investment. The good news is that our immensely satisfying 340-calorie version is never more than 15 minutes away in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground sirloin or ground turkey (personal preference)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 large red oinon, diced
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 8 slices rye bread, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Season the meat with the salt and pepper and form into 4 large thin patties. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and scatter the onion around the burgers. Stir the onion from time to time to keep it from burning.
Cook the burgers for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and immediately cover each with a slice of Swiss. Continue cooking until the burgers are cooked all the way through, about another 3 minutes. Remove, place on top of the toasted rye, cover with the sauteed onions, and top with another slice of rye.