Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt
A comforting and indulgent blend of seasoned ground beef and melted cheese served on toasted bread or buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella)
- 4 slices of bread or 4 buns
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat to low, sprinkle half the cheese on the beef mixture, cover, and melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Scoop the cheesy beef mixture onto bread or buns, top with remaining cheese and optional toppings.
- Toast the assembled melts in the skillet or in the oven under the broiler for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from heat, cool slightly, slice, and serve.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or adjust cheeses for different flavors. Suitable for various dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 melt
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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