Grilled Patty Melts with Smothered Onions

Grill the rye, slice the Swiss and pile on the onions for a burger extraordinaire! ...MORE + LESS -

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef or ground turkey

1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried thyme leaves

1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried oregano leaves

2 tsp (10 mL) Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

8 slices rye bread

4 slices Swiss cheese

1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil

2 medium onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings

1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) salt

Dash pepper

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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.
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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.
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Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in centre 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.

Success: If grilling turkey patties, brush the grill rack with oil before adding the patties. Because of their lower fat content, turkey patties may stick to the grill otherwise.