Custom Blend Beef Patty Melt With Pimento Cheese

Name: Custom Blend Beef Patty Melt With Pimento Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces ground sirloin; 6 ounces ground beef short ribs; kosher salt and black pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 Spanish onions, thinly sliced; eight 1/2-inch-thick slices rye bread, buttered on one side; homemade pimento cheese, recipe follows; Homemade Pimento Cheese; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup finely chopped vidalia onion; 3 1/2 ounces diced jarred pimientos, drained; 1 garlic clove, grated; 1 dash hot sauce

Servings: persons

10 ounces ground sirloin
6 ounces ground beef short ribs
kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 Spanish onions, thinly sliced
eight 1/2-inch-thick slices rye bread, buttered on one side
homemade pimento cheese, recipe follows
Homemade Pimento Cheese
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped vidalia onion
3 1/2 ounces diced jarred pimientos, drained
1 garlic clove, grated
1 dash hot sauce

1
Blend together the sirloin and short ribs and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Loosely form the meat into 4 equal 4-ounce patties about 1/2-inch thick. I like to shape my patties into either squares or circles depending on the shape of my bread. That way every bite will have burger in it! Create a small well in the center of each beef patty, using your thumb (this will help your burger cook evenly).
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Cook the onions, sprinkling with salt and stirring occasionally, until caramelized, brown and soft, 25 to30 minutes.
3
Season beef patties generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle pan over high heat and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the oil. Cook the burgers well-side up (the burger well collects the juices while cooking, letting your burger marinate) until browned on each side, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
4
Spread the Homemade Pimiento Cheese on the non-buttered side of each slice of bread. Top half of the bread slices with a pile of onions, then add the burger patties and top with the remaining bread slices.
5
Place the sandwiches back on the griddle and toast until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is beginning to melt, 2 minutes per side.
6
Homemade Pimento Cheese:
7
Blend the Cheddar, mayonnaise, onions, pimientos, garlic and hot sauce in a food processor until well combined. Transfer the pimento cheese to a glass jar or bowl and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces ground sirloin, 6 ounces ground beef short ribs, kosher salt and black pepper, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Custom Blend Beef Patty Melt With Pimento Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!