Description
Irresistible ground beef grilled cheese sandwich melds classic comfort with savory richness, promising a hearty meal that satisfies deep hunger. Melted cheese and seasoned beef create a perfect harmony between crispy bread and juicy meat, delivering pure culinary bliss you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper
Cheese and Bread:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices of bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
Optional Toppings:
- Pickles
- Sliced tomatoes
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef and onions in a skillet at medium heat until meat is thoroughly browned, then carefully drain accumulated fat.
- Enhance meat mixture with garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Prepare sandwich bases by spreading butter on one side of each bread slice, positioning cheese on the unbuttered interior surfaces.
- Distribute warm beef mixture evenly across cheese-lined bread slices, creating a hearty filling layer.
- Complete sandwich assembly by covering beef with another cheese slice and topping with remaining bread, ensuring buttered sides face outward.
- Position sandwiches in a preheated skillet over medium heat, cooking approximately 2-3 minutes per side until bread develops a crisp, golden-brown exterior and cheese melts completely.
- Transfer grilled sandwiches to serving plates, allowing them to rest momentarily before cutting diagonally for optimal presentation and easier consumption.
Notes
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy sandwich bottoms and ensure crispy, golden-brown bread.
- Try different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or smoked gouda for enhanced flavor profiles.
- Add a splash of hot sauce or sprinkle red pepper flakes into the beef mixture for those craving extra heat and complexity.
- For a lighter version, swap regular bread with whole wheat or use lean ground turkey instead of beef to reduce calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg