Patty Melts

Here’s a new twist—burger and Swiss on rye!

PREP: 10 minutes      GRILL: 8 to 10 minutes

MAKES: 4 burgers

1½ pounds ground beef chuck

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

5 (8-inch) metal skewers

1 large onion (10 to 12 ounces), cut crosswise into 5 thick slices

4 slices (1 ounce each) Swiss cheese

2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard

4 oval slices rye bread

1. Prepare outdoor grill for covered direct grilling over medium heat, or lightly spray a ridged grill pan with nonstick cooking spray, then heat on medium until hot.

2. Meanwhile, shape ground beef into four ½-inch-thick oval patties, handling beef as gently as possible. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of patties. For easier handling, insert skewers horizontally through onion slices.

3. Place patties and onion slices on hot grill rack or pan. Cover grill and cook 8 to 10 minutes for medium and until onion is tender and browned, turning patties and onion slices over once. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, place cheese slices on burgers to melt.

4. To serve, spread mustard on 1 side of each bread slice. Top each slice with a patty and some grilled onion, separating onion slices into rings.

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EACH SERVING: About 535 calories, 38g protein, 24g carbohydrate, 31g total fat (14g saturated), 121mg cholesterol, 770mg sodium

THE GROUND ROUNDUP

Supermarkets offer so many choices in ground meat and poultry. Here’s some help with choosing.

MEAT FLAVOR PROFILE APPROXIMATE NUTRITIONAL VALUES * COOK-TO INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
Ground beef chuck, 80% lean Juicy, rich, bold, robust, hearty 307 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated), 103mg cholesterol 160°F (medium doneness)
Ground lamb Unique, full flavored, firm texture, aromatic 321 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated), 102mg cholesterol 160°F (medium doneness)
Ground pork Delicate, mild, good alternative to beef and poultry 336 calories, 24 g fat (9g saturated), 107mg cholesterol 160°F (medium doneness)
Ground chicken Lean, light texture, tender, subtle flavor 172 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated), 65mg cholesterol 170°F (well-done)
Ground turkey Moist, delicate flavor, denser than chicken 213 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated), 113mg cholesterol 170°F (well-done)

*Per 4-ounce cooked burger. Values vary among brands.