Description
Juicy ground beef nestled between crispy, melted cheese-laden bread makes this Grilled Beef Cheese Sandwich a comfort classic. Savory meat and gooey cheese create a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 0.5 pounds (1/2 pound) ground beef
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Base and Fats:
- 4 slices bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef and diced onions in a skillet, breaking meat into crumbly texture while cooking until thoroughly browned and no pink remains.
- Season the meat mixture with salt and pepper, stirring to distribute seasoning evenly throughout the beef.
- Prepare sandwich bread slices by spreading softened butter completely across one side of each piece, ensuring full coverage.
- Arrange a generous layer of cooked seasoned beef on the unbuttered side of one bread slice.
- Top the beef with cheese slices, covering the meat completely and evenly.
- Close the sandwich with the second bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing outward.
- Heat a clean skillet over medium temperature and carefully place the assembled sandwich into the pan.
- Grill the sandwich, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bottom becomes golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Carefully flip the sandwich and continue grilling the opposite side until achieving a similar golden color and ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let cool for a brief moment, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner sandwich texture.
- Drain excess fat after cooking beef to prevent soggy bread and maintain crispy grilling results.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss for unique flavor profiles.
- Enhance sandwich by adding caramelized onions or pickled jalapeños for extra depth and zesty excitement.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg