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Beef Short Rib Sandwich

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef Short Rib Sandwich Bliss

Delight your senses with this Beef Short Rib Sandwich featuring caramelized onions and Fontina cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 4 lbs Beef Short Ribs Opt for bone-in for richer flavor
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt Can substitute with sea salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper Use freshly ground for best taste
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour Swap for gluten-free flour if needed
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can be replaced with vegetable oil
For the Braise
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter Salted butter can be used with reduced salt
  • 1 large Onion Central for sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is best
  • 1 cup Guinness Beer (or stout) Substitute with beef broth for non-alcoholic
  • 1 tbsp Beef Base Beef bouillon cubes work if base unavailable
  • 1 cup Hot Water
For the Topping
  • 2 large More Yellow Onions For caramelizing
  • 8 oz Fontina Cheese Can substitute with Gruyère or mozzarella
For the Sandwich
  • 4 pieces Kaiser Buns Toasted for crunch

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the beef short ribs generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Dredge in all-purpose flour and set aside.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil and unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Brown the seasoned ribs on each side for about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 1 minute until tender. Deglaze with Guinness beer.
  4. Return the ribs to the pot, pour in the beef base mixed with hot water. Simmer covered for about 2 hours.
  5. In a separate skillet, melt unsalted butter and caramelize sliced yellow onions for 30-45 minutes.
  6. Once ribs are tender, shred the meat and place it on toasted Kaiser buns. Top with caramelized onions and Fontina cheese.
  7. Serve hot, optionally with coleslaw or sweet potato fries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Layer the shredded beef, caramelized onions, and cheese in that order for best results.

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