Description
Hearty Ground Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich delivers comfort with juicy seasoned beef nestled between golden crispy bread slices. Melted cheese and savory meat create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 0.5 pounds (½ pound) ground beef
- 4 slices bread
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite)
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 0.25 cups (¼ cup) diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cups (¼ cup) diced onions
- 0.25 cups (¼ cup) diced bell peppers (optional)
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a medium-heat skillet, breaking it into small crumbles until fully cooked and no longer pink. Season generously with salt and black pepper, then drain any accumulated fat and transfer to a separate plate.
- Take bread slices and spread softened butter evenly on one side of each slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange bread slices on a clean cutting board, buttered sides facing down, creating a smooth work surface.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese uniformly across two bread slices, creating an even base layer.
- Layer the cooked ground beef directly over the cheese, distributing it evenly to maximize flavor in each bite.
- Add diced tomatoes, finely chopped onions, and bell peppers (if using) on top of the beef, creating a colorful and textured filling.
- Carefully place remaining bread slices on top, with buttered sides facing upward, creating a complete sandwich.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat, allowing the surface to warm evenly.
- Gently transfer sandwiches to the heated surface and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, watching for a golden-brown crust and melted cheese.
- Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 60 seconds to allow cheese to set, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Customize your sandwich by adding your favorite veggies like bell peppers or diced tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy bread and ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Choose a melty cheese like cheddar or American for the best gooey texture and rich taste.
- Cook the sandwich slowly over medium heat to achieve a perfectly crisp, golden-brown crust without burning.
- Let the sandwich rest for a minute after cooking to allow cheese to set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a cleaner, more appetizing sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg