Ultimate Patty Melt with Secret Sauce
Ingredients:
For the Patty:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for optimal juiciness)
- 1/2 lb ground pork (for added flavor and fat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional, if tolerated)
For the Secret Sauce (Carnivore Version):
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably made with egg yolks and no added sugar)
- 1 tbsp mustard (make sure it’s pure mustard without additives)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, check for no sugar or additives)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for richness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the “Bread”:
- 4 large slices of Carnivore Bread or Egg Loaf (you can make this by using a Carnivore-friendly egg loaf recipe, or buy a pre-made low-carb, animal-based loaf if available)
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese (or any hard cheese you prefer like Swiss or Gouda)
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling the “bread”)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Patty:
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
- Form into 4 equal-sized patties. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Make the Secret Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, melted butter, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
3. Prepare the Carnivore “Bread”:
- While the patties are cooking, toast your Carnivore Bread slices (egg loaf or another zero-carb alternative) in a separate skillet with butter on both sides until golden and crispy. This will mimic the texture of traditional toasted bread for the melt.
- On one side of each piece of “bread,” place a slice of cheese to melt slightly. Let them rest in the skillet until the cheese is gooey and perfect.
4. Assemble the Patty Melt:
- Spread a generous amount of the secret sauce on one side of each piece of the toasted “bread.”
- Place one cooked patty onto the cheese-covered side of two slices of “bread.”
- Top with the other slice of cheese and then the second slice of carnivore bread, sauce-side down, forming your melt.
5. Grill the Patty Melt:
- Melt more butter in the skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled patty melts into the pan and grill on each side for 2-3 minutes until the bread is golden brown, the cheese is melted, and everything is perfectly crispy.
6. Serve:
- Slice the patty melts in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your carnivore-friendly, indulgent meal!
Tips:
- If you can’t make carnivore bread, you can opt to grill the patties on their own and use large cheese slices to create a “bun” effect, wrapping the patty with cheese.
- If you want to make your patty melts even more decadent, add more layers of cheese between the patty and the “bread” for extra gooeyness.
This Ultimate Patty Melt with Secret Sauce is definitely carnivore-friendly, with rich beef and pork patties, gooey cheese, and a creamy, flavorful sauce—all served between slices of savory egg loaf that replace traditional bread. Enjoy your satisfying, low-carb, meat-heavy creation!