Ground Beef Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe
This ground beef grilled cheese sandwich recipe features juicy seasoned ground beef and gooey melted cheese, packed between buttery, toasted bread slices. It’s a savory and satisfying twist on a classic grilled cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this sandwich is easy to customize with your favorite add-ins like onions, pickles, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices of bread
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or American cheese
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- Optional: pickles, jalapeños, or sautéed onions
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onions are soft. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, then set aside.
- Butter one side of each bread slice. Place a slice, butter-side down, in a hot skillet.
- Add a layer of cheese, then a spoonful of the cooked ground beef mixture. Top with more cheese and another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill the sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients and serve hot with ketchup, pickles, or your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Customize your sandwich by adding extras like sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use your favorite type of cheese, such as Swiss, mozzarella, or pepper jack, for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg