Feed 4 for $20 Southwest Patty Melts
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Transform your dinner routine with our budget-friendly Southwest Patty Melts recipe! Perfect for feeding a family of four for just $20, this savory dish combines juicy patties with a Southwest twist, melted cheese, and perfectly toasted bread. Discover the step-by-step guide to creating this delicious and cost-effective meal on your Blackstone griddle.
Ingredients
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 jalapenos, de-seeded and sliced
- 1 pound ground beef, divided into 4 equal portions
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Pickled carrots, for serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for the griddle
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and hot sauce. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
- Preheat Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat. Drizzle vegetable oil then add the sliced peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Smash the ground beef directly onto the griddle to make 4 smash burgers. Season with salt and pepper. Cook to desired doneness. Top with shredded pepper jack and cover until melted.
- Remove burgers from the griddle. Toast sourdough on the griddle for 2 minutes per side. Remove from the griddle, top with mayonnaise, sautéed peppers and onions, sliced avocado and pickled carrots. Serve immediately.