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Cheesy Ground Beef Melt Recipe

Cheesy Ground Beef Melt Recipe

Olivia Brooks
This Cheesy Ground Beef Melt Recipe is packed with flavorful beef, garlic, onions, and gooey cheese on crisp golden bread for an easy comfort food sandwich.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 540 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Small bowl (for seasoning mix if needed)
  • Butter knife
  • Non‑stick pan or griddle for toasting

Ingredients
  

For the beef filling

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

For the melt

  • 8 slices sandwich bread or sourdough
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened

Optional additions:

  • sliced jalapeños
  • sautéed mushrooms
  • sliced tomatoes
  • barbecue sauce

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the onions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3–4 minutes until it becomes soft and slightly golden. Stir occasionally so it cooks evenly.

Step 2: Add garlic

  • Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. The aroma should become fragrant but not burnt.

Step 3: Brown the ground beef

  • Add the ground beef to the skillet. Use a spatula to break it apart while it cooks. Continue cooking for about 6–7 minutes until the beef is browned and fully cooked.
  • Drain any excess fat if needed.

Step 4: Season the filling

  • Add salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well so the seasoning coats the beef mixture evenly.
  • Let it cook for another 2 minutes so the flavors blend together.

Step 5: Prepare the bread

  • Spread softened butter on one side of each bread slice. This will help the bread toast to a crispy golden texture.

Step 6: Assemble the melts

  • Place one slice of bread butter-side down on a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a generous scoop of the beef mixture, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
  • Add a slice of mozzarella or provolone, then top with another slice of bread (butter side facing up).

Step 7: Toast the sandwich

  • Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side. Press gently with a spatula so the bread toasts evenly and the cheese melts completely.

Step 8: Slice and serve

  • Remove from the skillet and let the sandwich rest for about one minute. Slice in half and serve warm.
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