This is a simple burger with a Portuguese flair–our take on a traditional patty melt. My husband is Portuguese and almost everything we cook has some form of garlic, onion, and olive oil. The linguica really puts this over the top!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste, minced
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (4 ounce) link linguica sausage
- 4 slices American cheese
- 8 slices deli rye bread
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, or to taste
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Mix ground beef, garlic, water, and pepper in a bowl. Form into 4 large patties and place in the refrigerator to chill while onions cook.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in onion and sprinkle cumin over top. Saute until onions are light brown and limp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove onions to a bowl.
Step 3
Slice sausage lengthwise into 4 pieces. Place in the hot skillet and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
Step 4
Take patties out of the refrigerator and place in the skillet. Cook until no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Top each patty with a slice of American cheese; cook until cheese begins to melt, 1 to 2 minutes. Add a sausage slice to each patty. Remove patties to a plate.
Step 5
Butter all bread slices on one side. Place 4 pieces bread, buttered-sides down, in the skillet. Place patties on top, add mustard to taste, top with sauteed onions, and place the remaining bread, buttered-sides up, on top. Cook until light brown and toasted, about 2 minutes per side.
Cook’s Notes:
If you can't find linguica you may substitute Mexican chorizo or Portuguese chourico sausage.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 1002 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat68g | 87% |
Saturated Fat26g | 130% |
Cholesterol171mg | 57% |
Sodium1465mg | 64% |
Total Carbohydrate49g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 24% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein49g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 63% |
Calcium263mg | 20% |
Iron6mg | 33% |
Potassium868mg | 18% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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