French Onion Patty Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Patty Melt
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3 tablespoons butter
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3 yellow onions, sliced thin
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
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2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
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12 slices Texas toast
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8 teaspoons mayonnaise
→ Aioli Spread
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⅓ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 3 cloves)
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1 teaspoon fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon ketchup
# Instructions:
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In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes), stirring often. Add water as needed to prevent burning. Remove from skillet and tent to keep warm.
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In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make 8 square patties slightly larger than the bread, each about ¼ inch thick.
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Wipe out the skillet and set heat to medium-high. Add the hamburger patties in batches (two at a time) and cook 1-2 minutes per side. Remove patties from skillet and set aside.
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Toast 4 pieces of Texas toast and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, garlic, parsley, and ketchup to make the aioli spread.
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Top 4 slices of untoasted bread with cheese, a hamburger patty, caramelized onions, toast with aioli spread on both sides, more cheese, a second beef patty, more onions, and a final slice of bread. Spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on the top slice.
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Wipe out the skillet and set to medium heat. Add sandwiches to the skillet mayo-side down. Place a weighted pan on top to press the sandwich firmly. Cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes). Remove the weighted pan, spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on the top slice, and carefully flip. Cook for an additional 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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Adding water to the onions while cooking prevents them from burning and ensures even caramelization.
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Using Gruyere cheese provides a rich and nutty flavor that complements the dish well.