These cast-iron melts are comfort food at its finest.
Instead of the usual hamburgers, surprise everyone with patty melts for dinner tonight.
Add onion and 12 teaspoon of the salt.
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Cook, stirring often, until golden brown and soft, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, divide ground beef into 4 portions.
Press each into a flat, 14-inch-thick patty.
Sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high.
Transfer to a plate.
Stir together mayonnaise, mustard, barbecue sauce, and ketchup in a small bowl until combined.
Wipe out cast-iron skillet; reduce heat to medium.
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in skillet.
Repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 sandwiches.
