Short Rib Grilled Cheese recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Short Rib Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by Wood-n-Tap- Hartford
Time3h 15m
Serves2

Slow braised short rib with caramelized onions, Gruyere cheese and horseradish sauce. Served with Tavern Fries.

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Ingredients

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Short Rib Grilled Cheese

Method

Preparation Instructions

1

Braise the Short Ribs

In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook until caramelized (about 10-15 minutes). Return the short ribs to the pot and add beef broth. Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Braise for 3 hours or until the meat is tender and pulls apart easily.

2

Prepare the Grilled Cheese

Once the short ribs are done, remove them from the pot and shred the meat. Mix the shredded meat with horseradish sauce. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

3

Assemble and Grill

On the non-buttered side of two slices, layer shredded short rib mixture and Gruyere cheese. Top with the other slices of bread, buttered side up. Grill each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

4

Serve

Slice the grilled cheese in half and serve hot, optionally with Tavern Fries on the side.