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Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt

A delicious and comforting sandwich filled with melted cheese and savory ground beef, perfect for busy nights or cozy weekends.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 4 slices bread
  • to taste Butter for toasting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika; cook until the onion is translucent.
Assembly
  1. Place a slice of cheese on each piece of bread.
  2. Top with the beef mixture and another slice of cheese, then top with another slice of bread.
  3. Butter the outside of the sandwich.
Cooking
  1. Grill in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Serve warm.

Notes

For additional flavor, toast the garlic before adding to the beef mixture. Serve with crispy fries or a salad. For variations, try adding different spices or cheeses. Freeze extras for quick meals later.