Description
Hearty ground beef grilled cheese sandwich combines savory meat with melted cheese between crispy bread slices. Comfort food perfection awaits those seeking a satisfying meal that delivers rich flavors and simple culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) diced onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Dairy and Bread:
- 8 slices bread (white or sourdough)
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese or 8 slices of cheese
Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet over medium heat until meat is thoroughly browned, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds, then carefully drain any accumulated fat from the pan.
- Incorporate Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika into the beef mixture, blending thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Generously coat one side of each bread slice with softened butter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Layer cheese onto the unbuttered side of four bread slices, creating a foundational base for the sandwich.
- Distribute the seasoned beef mixture evenly across the cheese-covered bread, creating a rich and flavorful filling.
- Top the beef layer with additional cheese slices to enhance melting potential.
- Complete the sandwich assembly by placing remaining bread slices on top, ensuring buttered sides face outward.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium heat, allowing surface to warm for 2-3 minutes before cooking.
- Grill sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating when bottom achieves a golden-brown crispy texture and cheese begins to melt.
- Remove from heat once both sides are perfectly toasted and cheese is completely melted.
- Cut diagonally and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for healthier alternatives that maintain delicious flavor profiles.
- Control fat content by using lean ground beef (90/10) and draining excess grease thoroughly after cooking to reduce overall sandwich calories.
- Elevate sandwich texture by pressing down gently with a spatula while grilling, ensuring crispy exterior and perfectly melted cheese throughout the sandwich.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or smoked gouda to create unique flavor combinations that complement the seasoned ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg