Description
Mexican-inspired ground beef grilled cheese sandwiches combine melted cheese and seasoned meat between crispy bread slices. Spicy, cheesy layers deliver comfort with zesty southwestern flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound (226 g) ground beef
- 4 slices bread
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or favorite)
- 2 tbsps butter, softened
- ¼ cup (60 ml) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) diced onions
- ¼ cup (60 ml) diced bell peppers (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Beef Preparation: Sizzle ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling until fully cooked and no longer pink. Season with salt and black pepper, then drain excess fat and set aside.
- Bread Setup: Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice, positioning buttered sides down on a clean cutting board.
- Cheese and Filling Layer: Distribute shredded cheese across bread slices, then top with the cooked ground beef, ensuring even coverage. Add diced tomatoes, chopped onions, and bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Sandwich Assembly: Crown the fillings with remaining bread slices, buttered sides facing upward, creating a complete sandwich structure.
- Grilling Process: Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully transfer sandwiches to the heated surface and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring until a golden-brown crust forms and cheese melts completely.
- Serving: Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest for 60 seconds to stabilize the melted cheese. Slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm and crispy, showcasing the delicious layered ingredients.
Notes
- Fat Management: Drain excess beef fat thoroughly to prevent soggy sandwich bottoms and reduce greasiness.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Spread cheese evenly and close to edges to ensure complete, gooey melting throughout the sandwich.
- Bread Browning Tip: Use medium heat to achieve perfect golden-brown crust without burning, creating crispy exterior and soft interior.
- Resting Moment: Allow sandwich to rest briefly after cooking, letting cheese stabilize and flavors meld together for enhanced taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 563
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg