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Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt

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This comforting sandwich features crisp, buttery bread filled with seasoned ground beef and gooey, melting cheese – perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
  • 4 slices of cheese (cheddar or your favorite melting cheese)
  • Butter for toasting

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until fully browned and no longer pink.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the onion is translucent and soft.
  3. Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir well, then remove the skillet from heat and let the beef mixture rest for a minute.
  4. Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, divide the beef mixture evenly and top with a slice of cheese. Close each sandwich with a second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
  5. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Press gently with a spatula for an even toast.
  6. Transfer to a cutting board, slice if you like, and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, use lower-fat ground beef and a thin spread of butter or mayonnaise on the bread. You can swap paprika for smoked paprika or use pepper jack for some heat.

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