Description

Craving comfort food in under 30 minutes? The Ultimate Cheesy Ground Beef Melt is your go-to for a quick dinner, easy lunch, or indulgent late-night snack. Packed with savory seasoned beef and loaded with gooey cheese, this sandwich is toasted to golden perfection and sure to satisfy. It’s one of the best easy recipes for weeknight meals, perfect if you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, hearty lunch food, or simply need cheesy snack inspiration. With flexible substitutions, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground beef

4 slices thick-cut bread

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoons butter (softened)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until fully browned, about 7–9 minutes. Drain excess fat.

2. Lower the heat to medium and season the beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine and cook for 1 more minute.

3. While beef is cooking, butter one side of each bread slice.

4. On a clean surface, place one slice of bread buttered-side down. Layer with cheddar, beef, then mozzarella. Top with the second slice, buttered-side up.

5. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Toast the sandwich for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing lightly, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

6. Remove from heat, let it rest for a minute, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated cheese for a creamier, smoother melt.

To reheat leftovers, toast in a skillet instead of the microwave to retain crispiness.

You can prep the beef mixture up to 2 days in advance to save time.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 610
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 105mg

Keywords: quick dinner, beef melt, easy sandwich recipe, comfort food, cheesy sandwich