Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese
A savory, melt-in-your-mouth restaurant style braised short rib grilled cheese made with sharp cheddar and caramelized onions.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 teaspoons butter
- 6 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- 5 ounces beer braised short ribs sliced
- ¼ cup caramelized onions
Instructions
- First, butter the outsides of each slice of bread.
- Next, assemble the grilled cheese sandwiches. Set two slices of bread butter side down on a cast iron griddle or frying pan. Top each with 2 slices of cheese, then a layer of short ribs, then a layer of caramelized onions. Top each sandwich with one more slice of cheese, then close with the other piece of bread, butter side up.
- Cook the grilled cheese sandwiches over medium-low heat until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully flip, and cook until bottoms are golden brown and crispy again, about 2 to 3 more minutes.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
Ingredient prep: We recommend already having beer braised short ribs and caramelized onions prepared before making this recipe. Both of these ingredients take a bit of time to cook, so make them ahead of time (like over the weekend) and store in the fridge until you're ready to use them.
Cooking grilled cheese: The key to making the perfect grilled cheese is to cook them slowly over low heat. Give the cheese plenty of time to melt before the bread crisps. Note that the second side will cook much faster than the first when starting from a cold pan. For more tips on achieving the perfect grilled cheese, check out our blog post here.
Serving suggestions: For an all-out restaurant style meal, serve this grilled cheese with a side of fries, tater tots, onion rings, or chips! Alternatively, you can have a side salad, or nothing at all. This decadent grilled cheese is plenty filling on its own.
Nutrition
Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1499mg | Potassium: 438mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1142IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 679mg | Iron: 6mg
