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The Beer-Braised Beef Melt is epic!
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Beer Braised Beef Melt

This epic sandwich takes the classic American patty melt to another level with beef that's braised with Samuel Adams October Fest.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time5 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Derek Wolf

Ingredients

Beef:

  • 6-8 Beef Short Ribs
  • 3 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 3 tbsp Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Canola Oil as needed

Braising + Seasonings:

  • 12 oz Sam Adams Octoberfest
  • 2-3 cups Beef Broth
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Sea Salt
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle Puree
  • 1.5 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 3-4 Rosemary Sprigs
  • 2 Thyme Sprigs
  • 2 Bay Leaves

Grilled Cheese:

  • 3 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Red Onions sliced
  • ½ cup Jalapenos sliced
  • Thick Cut Sliced Bread

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to medium high temperature (around 375F).
  • Slather your beef ribs with oil and liberally season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Place the beef ribs on the grill and sear off all sides until browned. Pull the beef off and place down your dutch oven.
  • Next, add your sliced onions add all the other braising ingredients plus the Sam Adams Octoberfest. Add your beef ribs back to the dutch oven and fill with beef broth so that the beef ribs are almost submerged in the broth.
  • Cover the dutch oven and let simmer over medium high heat until the beef is fork tender (about 3.5-4.5 hours). Make sure to skim the top of the sauce of fat as needed.
  • Once the beef is tender, pull it off, dispose of the bones and everything else except for the sauce itself. Strain your braising sauce from the meat until it is a clean consomme. Add the consomme to a new bowl. Then, shred your beef.
  • Preheat a cast iron skillet over a medium high heat fire (about 350F) for direct cooking. Add some oil to the skillet 2 minutes before cooking.
  • Add your sliced red onions and jalapenos to soften in the skillet for 3-4 minutes. Pull off once done.
  • Then, lay out a piece of bread and cover with a handful of shredded cheese, top with a handful of shredded beef, some red onions & jalapenos then add some more shredded cheese and another slice of bread.
  • Add the grilled cheese to the skillet and toast the bread for 45-60 seconds a side until golden brown. Flip and toast the other side, then pull off and repeat for the rest of the grilled cheese sandwiches.
  • Add your consomme to a bowl and top with chopped red onions and cilantro. Slice your Beef Melt and serve with the consomme. Enjoy!

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Notes

What's so special about Samuel Adams Octoberfest beer? 
Samuel Adams Octoberfest is the ultimate fall brew that’s been winning hearts since 1989. This beer is all about those rich, malty vibes, packed with notes of caramel and toffee that just scream autumn. It’s got that deep amber hue and a perfect balance of sweetness with a touch of hop bitterness, making it the ideal drink when you’re looking to cozy up as the temps drop and you’re digging into some hearty seasonal meals.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 6489mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 719IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 479mg | Iron: 2mg