Diner-Style Patty Melt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Diner-Style Patty Melt
Servings: 4
Lunch

This Diner-Style Patty Melt is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Anna Stockwell This classic diner mash-up of a grilled cheese sandwich and a hamburger is stuffed with thick, sweet rings of pan-seared onion.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef chuck (20% fat)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • 8 thin slices cheddar, American, or Swiss cheese
  • 8 teaspoons mayonnaise, divided

Instructions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper; divide into 4 patties. Form each patty into a thin oval that is slightly larger than a slice of bread you’re using.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet or griddle, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Cook onion slices in a single layer, being careful not to let rings separate, until softened and charred, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and divide into individual rings.
  3. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet. Working in batches if needed, cook patties, pressing flat with a spatula, until browned but still pink in the center, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Wipe out skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Top each slice of bread with 1 cheese slice, 1 patty, one-quarter of the onions, another slice of cheese, then a second slice of bread. Spread tops of each sandwich with 1 tsp. mayonnaise. Working in batches if needed, cook sandwiches, mayo side down, spreading the top of each sandwich with 1 tsp. mayonnaise, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Diner-Style Patty Melt recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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