Description
Hearty ground beef grilled cheese sandwiches blend melted cheese and seasoned meat between crispy bread slices. Sandwich lovers will savor this comforting classic that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures you can enjoy any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Cheese Ingredients:
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices sourdough or white bread
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking until thoroughly browned. Enhance flavor with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Generously spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Position a slice of bread butter-side down in a preheated medium-heat skillet, creating the sandwich foundation.
- Layer cheddar cheese across the bread, then distribute the seasoned ground beef mixture evenly on top.
- Add another generous layer of cheese to ensure complete coverage of the beef.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, positioning the buttered side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on each side, watching carefully to achieve a rich golden-brown exterior and completely melted cheese.
- Transfer to a cutting board, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
- Optional: Accompany with tangy mustard or crisp pickles for additional flavor complexity.
Notes
- Select high-quality ground beef with a moderate fat content for juicier, more flavorful results.
- Consider draining excess fat after cooking ground beef to prevent greasy sandwich texture.
- Use room temperature cheese for smoother, more even melting across the sandwich.
- Try alternative bread types like sourdough or whole wheat for different flavor profiles and nutritional variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg