Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt (Printable)
Melty ground beef and cheese sandwich grilled until golden and crispy.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef Mixture
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Bread & Assembly
10 - 8 slices thick-cut sandwich bread (sourdough or white recommended)
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
12 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for extra crispiness)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and nearly cooked through, about 5 minutes.
02 - Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until onion is soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
03 - Stir in Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
04 - In a bowl, combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
05 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread butter on one side of each slice. For extra crispiness, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the other side.
06 - Place 4 bread slices, butter side down, on a clean surface. Top each with a generous spoonful of the beef mixture and a hefty handful of the cheese blend. Cover with the remaining bread slices, butter side up.
07 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches in batches, pressing lightly, 3-4 minutes per side or until bread is golden and cheese is melted.
08 - Let cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The beef mixture gets better overnight, so doubling it means tomorrows lunch is already winning
- That butter mayonnaise trick makes the crust impossibly crispy without burning
02 -
- Never skip the resting minute or the cheese will ooze out the moment you cut into them
- Medium low heat is your friend here. High heat burns the bread before the cheese melts
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded. It melts so much better and creates that gorgeous cheese pull
- Pat the cooked beef mixture with paper towels before assembling if there is excess grease. This keeps the bread from getting soggy