Monday, April 8, 2013

Patty Melts with Mushrooms and Provolone



What you need,

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup yellow onion, finely diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 tbsp. olive oil
½ cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
8 oz. button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 ½ tsp. all-purpose flour
¼ cup beer or beef stock
8 slices rye bread
4 slices provolone cheese
3 tbsp. softened butter

In a bowl gently combine the ground beef, diced onion and salt and pepper.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 portions and shape into oval patties.

In a large non-stick skillet heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
Cook the patties for about 4 minutes per side until brown and crisp and the meat is cooked through.
Remove the cooked patties to a plate and set aside.

Wipe out any excess oil from the pan. Add in the sliced onion and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions and mushrooms are softened and starting to caramelize.
Sprinkle the flour over the softened veggies and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
Pour in the beer or stock and stir until the liquid has thickened, about 2 minutes.
Spoon the mushrooms and onions into a small bowl and set aside.

Wipe the skillet clean.

Butter one side of each slice of the rye bread. Place 4 slices, butter side down in the skillet over medium high heat.
Top the bread with a slice of cheese, a beef patty and ¼ of the mushroom onion mixture. Top each with the second slice of bread, butter side out.

Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
Serve right away.

Jen of My Tiny Oven