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Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt


  • Author: jennaharpereats
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A quick and satisfying sandwich of seasoned ground beef, caramelized onions, and two cheeses between buttered sourdough.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (or water plus a pinch of bouillon)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 slices sourdough or white bread
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink.
  2. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, add Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, then simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 4–5 minutes.
  4. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  5. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and place two slices of bread, butter side down. Sprinkle a layer of cheddar on each slice.
  6. Spoon half the beef mixture over the cheddar and top with mozzarella.
  7. Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter side up.
  8. Grill each sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melted, pressing gently with a spatula.
  9. Remove sandwiches, let rest 1 minute, slice, and serve with parsley if desired.

Notes

For a leaner option, swap ground turkey or chicken; for a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American