Patty Melts with Apple Slaw Recipe

Name: Patty Melts with Apple Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups); 1 small Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks; 1 cup shredded carrots; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup dijonnaise (or dijon mustard mixed with mayonnaise); 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 onion, sliced; 12 ounces extra-lean ground beef sirloin; 4 thin slices light Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces); 8 slices rye or marble rye bread

Servings: persons

1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups)
1 small Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks
1 cup shredded carrots
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup dijonnaise (or dijon mustard mixed with mayonnaise)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, sliced
12 ounces extra-lean ground beef sirloin
4 thin slices light Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
8 slices rye or marble rye bread

1
Make the slaw: Combine the cabbage, apple, carrot and scallions in a bowl.
2
Add 2 tablespoons dijonnaise and the vinegar; season with salt and pepper and toss.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.
8
Preheat the broiler.
9
Line a baking sheet with foil.
10
Form the beef into four 1/4-inch-thick oval patties; season with salt and pepper.
11
Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
12
Broil until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
13
Top with the sauteed onion and cheese and continue broiling until the cheese is just melted, about 30 seconds.
14
Spread 4 slices bread with the remaining 2 tablespoons dijonnaise; top with the patties and remaining bread.
15
Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium-high heat.
16
Working in batches, add the sandwiches and cook until golden, 1 1/2 minutes per side, reducing the heat as needed.
17
Serve with the apple slaw.
18
Photograph by Ryan Dausch

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded (about 3 cups), 1 small Granny Smith apple, cut into matchsticks, 1 cup shredded carrots, 2 scallions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Patty Melts with Apple Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Patty Melts with Apple Slaw

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