Beef Short Rib Melt

Name: Beef Short Rib Melt Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 oz cooked beef short rib; beef seasoning rub, to taste; 2 slices thick-cut bread; 1 tbsp butter; 3 oz provolone cheese, sliced; 1/2 cup caramelized onions; 1 tbsp BBQ sauce

This beef short rib melt stacks tender chopped cooked short rib with caramelized onions and melted provolone on thick-cut toasted bread, finished with BBQ sauce for a richly flavored handheld sandwich.

🌍American 🏷️Beef short rib 🏷️Melt sandwich 🏷️Grilled cheese 🏷️Caramelized onion Provolone

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🏷️Comfort food

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Total

10 min

Servings

1

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$16–$26

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

8 oz cooked beef short rib
beef seasoning rub, to taste
2 slices thick-cut bread
1 tbsp butter
3 oz provolone cheese, sliced
1/2 cup caramelized onions
1 tbsp BBQ sauce

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Instructions

1
Chop the cooked beef short rib into bite-sized pieces and season with beef seasoning rub.
2
Butter one side of each slice of bread. In a pan over medium heat, toast the bread butter-side down, placing the cheese slices on top to melt.
3
Once the cheese is melted and the bread is golden, remove from the pan. On one slice, layer the caramelized onions.
4
Add the chopped beef short rib on top of the onions.
5
Drizzle with BBQ sauce.
6
Top with the other slice of cheesy bread, cut in half, and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chop or shred the cooked short rib finely so it distributes evenly and melds with the caramelized onions.
Butter the outside of both bread slices before toasting to achieve even browning and prevent a soggy interior.
Layer the provolone directly on the warm toasted bread to begin melting before adding the beef and onions.
Toast on medium heat rather than high to melt the cheese fully without burning the bread.

Substitutions

Provolone → Cheddar or smoked gouda (melts smoothly, adds different flavor depth)
BBQ sauce → Horseradish mayo or hot sauce (shifts flavor profile while maintaining richness)
Thick-cut bread → Ciabatta or focaccia (different texture but similar structure)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked beef and caramelized onions separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; assemble fresh to maintain bread texture.

Common Questions

Can I make the beef short rib melt ahead of time?

Prepare the beef and caramelized onions in advance and store separately. Assemble and toast just before serving for the best texture and melted cheese.