The BA Patty Melt

Ingredients for The BA Patty Melt

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 thinly sliced large onions

• 1/4 small onion, finely chopped

• 450g beef mince chuck (20% fat)

• 1 tablespoon ketchup

• 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 4 slices seeded rye bread

• 110g thinly sliced aged sharp cheddar

• 110g thinly sliced Swiss cheese

• 4 slices bread

• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise

• parchment or waxed paper

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and cook 2 thinly sliced large onions, stirring often and adding water as needed to prevent burning, until deep golden brown and very soft, 20-25 minutes.

Gently mix 1/4 small onion, finely chopped, 450g beef mince chuck (20% fat), 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl. Divide into 4 portions and press each between 2 pieces of parchment or waxed paper until about 1/4 " thick (you want them roughly the same dimensions as the bread you're using).

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in 2 batches, cook patties, pressing gently, until browned but still pink in the centre, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Do ahead: Patties can be formed 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Wipe out skillet; reduce heat to medium. Top 4 slices seeded rye bread with 110g thinly sliced aged sharp cheddar, then patties, onions, 110g thinly sliced Swiss cheese, and another 4 slices bread; spread tops with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise each. Cook, mayo side down and weighted with a foil-covered heavy pan, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove pan; spread top of each melt with 1 teaspoon mayonnaise. Flip; weight with pan. Cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

Disclaimer

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