Ground Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich 🥩🧀🍞🔥

Ingredients (Makes 2 sandwiches)

• ½ lb ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ small onion, finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 4 slices bread (Texas toast, sourdough, or your favorite thick-cut bread)

• 4 tbsp butter, softened

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar & mozzarella)

• 2 slices provolone or American cheese (optional, for extra gooeyness)

• Pickles or jalapeños (optional, for a kick)

Instructions

1. Cook the beef filling:

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.

   • Stir in ground beef, season with Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook until beef is browned and crumbled. Drain excess grease if needed.

2. Assemble the sandwiches:

   • Butter one side of each bread slice.

   • Place 2 slices (buttered side down) in a skillet or griddle over medium-low heat.

   • Add a layer of shredded cheddar, spoon on cooked ground beef, and top with more cheese.

   • Place remaining bread slices on top, buttered side facing up.

3. Grill to perfection:

   • Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

   • Lower heat if bread browns too quickly before cheese melts.

4. Serve:

   • Slice in half, serve hot, and enjoy with ketchup, ranch, or a spicy dipping sauce.