Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, and Gouda Grilled Cheese Recipe

Name: Short Rib, Caramelized Onion, and Gouda Grilled Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 1/2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large yellow onion, quartered; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks; 1 stalk celery, cut into large chunks; 2 medium cloves garlic, smashed; 1 3/4 cups dry red wine; 1 cup beef stock or low-sodium broth; 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, thinly sliced (about 2 cups); 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard; 2 tablespoons sour cream; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 8 slices seeded marbled or regular rye bread; 8 thick slices Gouda cheese

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:3h 30min

This insanely delicious sandwich requires a little more prep work than most but it is absolutely worth it: Filled with juicy, shredded beef short rib, sweet and tender caramelized onions, melted Gouda cheese, and a sharp mustard sauce, then tucked into griddled marbled rye bread, they're far more than just an easy snack. This is an indulgent meal unto itself.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:02:45 GMT