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Beef Short Rib Sandwich

Ultimate Beef Short Rib Sandwich with Melty Cheese Joy

Savor the robust flavors and mouthwatering textures of this Beef Short Rib Sandwich, layered with caramelized onions and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs
  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs bone-in for enhanced flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper for seasoning
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for browning
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for browning
  • 1 cup Stout Beer (Guinness) for braising
  • 1 tablespoon Beef Base to enhance flavor
  • 2 cups Hot Water to mix with beef base
For the Onions
  • 2 large Yellow Onions sliced for caramelization
  • 2 tablespoons Additional Butter for caramelizing onions
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
For Assembly
  • 8 ounces Fontina Cheese sliced
  • 4 buns Kaiser Buns toasted

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-step Instructions
  1. Season beef short ribs with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Dredge in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a Dutch oven. Brown the ribs on all sides for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Deglaze with stout beer, scraping up browned bits to enhance flavor.
  5. Mix beef base with hot water, pour into pot, and return the ribs. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  6. In another skillet, melt additional butter and caramelize sliced onions for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Remove bones from ribs, shred the meat, and layer on toasted Kaiser buns with caramelized onions and cheese.
  8. Melt the cheese under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze wrapped for up to 3 months. Reheat at 350°F for best results.

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