Description
Comfort meets culinary creativity in this ground beef grilled cheese sandwich, where melted cheese and perfectly seasoned meat unite between golden, crispy bread slices. Hungry diners will discover a simple yet satisfying meal that promises maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar or American)
Bread and Base:
- 8 slices bread
- 1 tablespoon butter
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Optional: ketchup
- Optional: mustard
- Optional: pickles
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef and finely chopped onions in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning with salt and pepper until meat is thoroughly cooked and onions are translucent.
- Remove beef mixture from pan and drain excess grease using a colander or paper towels to eliminate extra fat.
- Spread softened butter generously on one side of each bread slice, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Preheat a clean skillet on medium heat, creating an even cooking surface.
- Place one bread slice butter-side down in the heated skillet, creating a crisp foundation for the sandwich.
- Layer shredded or sliced cheese evenly across the bread, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute the cooked beef and onion mixture uniformly over the cheese layer.
- Top with a second bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes, allowing the bottom to turn golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully flip the sandwich using a spatula, cooking the opposite side until cheese melts and bread achieves a rich, toasted color.
- Remove from skillet, let cool briefly, then slice diagonally and serve immediately with preferred condiments like ketchup or mustard.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a soggy sandwich and ensure crispy texture.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for less grease and a lighter, healthier version of the classic grilled cheese.
- Experiment with different cheese types like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss to customize flavor profiles and add exciting taste variations.
- Add chopped jalapeños or pickled peppers to the beef mixture for an extra kick of heat and complexity in each bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg