Description
A quick and satisfying meal that combines savory ground beef, melted cheese, and crispy bread, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 4 slices of bread (or more depending on servings)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced onions, jalapeños, or mustard
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Once the beef is cooked through, reduce the heat to low and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread slices in a separate pan until golden brown.
- Assemble the melt by placing a generous portion of the cheesy beef between two slices of toasted bread.
- Optionally, add desired toppings such as diced onions or jalapeños before closing the sandwich.
Notes
Ensure the beef is well-browned for the best flavor. Shredding cheese yourself aids melting. Use sturdy bread like sourdough to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg