Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt
A comforting and indulgent ground beef melt topped with gooey cheese and toasted bread, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 cups Cheese (shredded)
- 4 slices Bread or burger buns
- 1 Onion (diced, optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced, optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Paprika (to taste)
- 2 tbsp Butter or Oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering everything and chopping onion and mincing garlic if using.
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add the onions and garlic to the beef and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until onions become translucent.
- Melt the cheese over the beef, covering the skillet with a lid for 2-3 minutes until oozy.
- Toast the bread in another skillet or panini press until golden and crispy.
- Assemble the melts by piling the beef and cheese on the toasted bread and topping with another slice.
- Final toasting of the sandwiches for an additional few minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice and serve your melts with preferred sides.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken. Consider adding mushrooms, jalapeños, or herbs for a twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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