Gourmet Beef & Cheese Toastie

Its time to introduce the Gourmet Beef & Cheese Toastie! Many people consider the grilled cheese sandwich as the ultimate comfort food. It is warm and butter with a rich, gooey interior that melts in your mouth. It is perfectly encased in a fresh bread that has been toasted up.

However, it is time to change your perspective on what a grilled cheese sandwich should be; there are many ways to dress up this simple sandwich and turn it from ordinary to extraordinary.

In this recipe, we’ve combined the ingenuity of the grilled sandwich and added a unique twist by adding ground beef, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives and sweet corn. The savoury textures and the briny richness of the olives transform this simple sandwich into a gourmet experience.

The Inspiration for this Sandwich

The Beef & Cheese toastie offers a delicious twist similar to that of ‘Sloppy Joes’ but it is enhanced with a robust flavour. The ground beef is seasoned with caramelized onions, oyster sauce (which can be substituted with soy sauce), parsley, and sliced black olives. Every bite promises a very indulgent experience for those who enjoy a hearty and delicious meal at home.

Ingredients

Beef mince or Chicken mince, Oyster sauce, garlic, onion, White bread or brown bread, Sweet corn, Sun-dried tomatoes and Black olives.

This Gourmet beef and Cheese toastie is a fancy version of a grilled cheese sandwich. For this recipe, you can choose between white and brown bread. This is a high-protein meal, which means it will keep you full for longer hours. You can also enjoy a hot dog roll’s delicious combination of ingredients.

Instructions

Beef mince: Slice the onion and garlic as finely as possible. Preheat the pan to medium-heat and add olive oil. Add the sliced onion and garlic. Cook for six minutes. The onions and garlic will caramelize and sweeten up. This step is important to infuse complex layers of flavour into the beef mince.

Use defrosted ground mince for this recipe. Add the beef mince to the pan, add the spices, oyster sauce, sweet corn, and finely chopped parsley. Mix well and cook. Once it is cooked through, it will take approximately eight minutes to cook; set aside.

Grate the mozzarella and cheddar cheese. A combination of two cheeses adds more flavour and depth to the Gourmet Beef & Cheese Toastie. Mozzarella has a stretchy and gooey texture when it is heated, and cheddar cheese is extra cheesy. The two flavours create a harmonious blend of ‘gooey cheesiness‘.

Slice up black olives and sun-dried tomatoes, and finely chop parsley.
Butter the sliced bread on one side only. Heat the grill pan to medium-low. Add the buttered slice of bread to the pan. Add the beef mince filling on top of the side without butter and layer with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and a combination of grated cheeses.

Cover the sandwich and toast for four minutes on each side. Grilled cheese sandwiches are versatile. You can add various ingredients to customize your sandwich according to your preference. Adding jalapenos or hot sauce can increase the spiciness.

What to Serve with Gourmet Beef & Cheese Toastie?

There are so many fun things to eat a long side this dish. One of the best salads would be the Greek Salad, it has light flavours along with the crunchiness of the cucumber and creaminess of the feta cheese. The addition of olives and mint leaves would create an incredible infusion of flavour. Other great options include Tomato Soup, Cauliflower soup, or Potato soup.

How to Store the Gourmet Beef & Cheese Toastie?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last for three to four days. You can also store the beef mince in a separate container in the refrigerator and use it throughout the week. Freeze the beef mince for later use.