Grilled Patty Melts with Smothered Onions

 

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef or ground turkey

1/4

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

2

teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

8

slices rye bread

4

slices (3/4 oz each) Swiss cheese

1

teaspoon vegetable oil

2

medium onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings

1/8

teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

• 1 Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all patty melt ingredients except bread and cheese. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Refrigerate while cooking onions.
• 2 In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in salt and pepper; keep warm.
• 3 Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160ºF. Add bread slices to side of grill for last 5 minutes of grilling, turning once, until lightly toasted. Top patties with cheese. Cover grill; cook about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Place patties on bread; top with onions.