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Cheesy Ground Beef Melt


  • Author: emilie
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

A warm and hearty cheesy ground beef melt that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, bringing comfort and joy to your family.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 4 slices of bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef, stirring well to combine.
  3. Toast the bread in another skillet with melted butter until golden brown. Flip the bread and layer on the beef mixture and shredded cheese.
  4. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up, and grill until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  5. Remove from skillet, slice, and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken. Feel free to customize cheese and bread types based on your preferences.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: ground beef, cheesy melt, comfort food, quick dinner, family meal