Dinner for 4

Patty Melt

Name: Patty Melt
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tbsp salted butter; 4 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 lb 80/20 ground beef; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tsp worcestershire sauce; 8 slices sourdough bread; 8 slices swiss cheese; 1 1/2 cups caramelized onions

$12.90for 430 minServes 4

Seasoned beef patties, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions are toasted between buttered sourdough slices.

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
	Ground beef, 1 lb$5.49/lb typical	1 lb	$5.49Typical price
	Bagels, 4$0.70 each typical	4	$2.80Typical price
	Swiss, 6 oz$0.40/oz typical	6 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Marshmallows and candy, 2.75 oz$0.25/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.68Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.90

Swaps

Swap ground beef for ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$3.23 per serving$12.90 for 4

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Ingredients

4 tbsp salted butter
4 tbsp mayonnaise
1 lb 80/20 ground beef
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
8 slices sourdough bread
8 slices swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups caramelized onions

Steps

Mix the beef, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, then form four thin patties.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until they reach 160 F.
Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice and butter the other side.
Top four bread slices with Swiss cheese, a patty, caramelized onions, and another cheese slice.
Cook the sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and melted.

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