Dairy-Free Classic Patty Melt
Elevate your sandwich game with this Dairy-Free Classic Patty Melt—perfect for anyone craving the indulgent flavors of a traditional patty melt without the dairy. Featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned ground beef patties, golden caramelized onions, and creamy dairy-free cheese, this recipe is a delightful twist on a diner favorite. The rich and savory filling is sandwiched between crispy slices of rye bread toasted to perfection with vegan butter for an irresistible texture and taste. Completed with a touch of tangy Dijon mustard, every bite is packed with flavor. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply exploring dairy-free culinary options, this recipe offers all the comfort of a classic patty melt with none of the compromise. Ready in under an hour, it's ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 2 large Yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 8 slices Rye bread
- 4 slices Dairy-free cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well using your hands or a fork until the ingredients are just combined. Do not over-mix.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a patty slightly larger than your bread slices, as the patties will shrink while cooking.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Remove onions from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegan butter. Place the beef patties in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through to your desired doneness. Remove patties from the skillet.
Spread a small amount of Dijon mustard on each slice of rye bread.
Build the sandwiches by placing a cooked beef patty on four slices of mustard-spread rye bread. Top each patty with caramelized onions and a slice of dairy-free cheese, then cover with the remaining bread slices.
Wipe out the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining tablespoon of vegan butter to the skillet. Once melted, place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet. Cook each side of the sandwiches for about 3-5 minutes, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the patty melts from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing them in half to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.3 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.8 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 6233 mg | 271% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.3 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.7 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 106.1 g | 212% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 923 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2141 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
