Grilled Cheese with Smoked Pulled Beef!

This recipe combines the rich smokiness of pulled beef with the tangy sweetness of plum jelly for a truly unforgettable grilled cheese. The caramelized onions add depth of flavor, while the Fontina and cheddar cheeses provide a creamy meltiness.

Ingredients for Smoked Pulled Beef

Ingredient	Quantity
Boneless chuck roast	2.5-3 lb
Garlic cloves	Whole
Famous Dave’s Seasoning (or preferred beef seasoning)	As needed
Beef broth	For injection and slow cooker
Cherrywood and hickory chips	For smoking
Vidalia onion	1, sliced
Tomato paste	2 tbsp
Apple cider vinegar	1 tbsp

Ingredients for Caramelized Onions and Grilled Cheese

Ingredient	Quantity
Vidalia onion	1, sliced
Olive oil	As needed
Butter	As needed
Salt	Pinch
Fontina cheese	Grated
White cheddar cheese	Grated
Sourdough bread	Slices
Mayonnaise	As needed
Plum preserves	As needed

Instructions:

Prepare the Smoked Pulled Beef:
- Make slits in the chuck roast and insert garlic cloves.
- Season with Famous Dave’s or preferred seasoning.
- Inject beef broth into the roast.
- Smoke the roast for 2 hours with cherrywood and hickory chips.
- Transfer to a slow cooker with sliced onion.
- Combine beef broth, tomato paste, and apple cider vinegar. Pour over the roast.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or until tender.
Caramelize the Onions:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan.
- Add sliced onion and a pinch of salt.
- Cook for 45 minutes or until deep amber, stirring occasionally.
- Deglaze with beef broth.
Assemble the Grilled Cheese:
- Mix grated Fontina and cheddar cheeses.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of sourdough bread and plum preserves on the other.
- Layer cheese, pulled beef, and caramelized onions on one slice.
- Top with remaining cheese and the other slice of bread, preserves side down.
- Grill the sandwich in a pan until golden brown on both sides.
Serve:
- Cut sandwiches in half and serve warm.
- Offer plum jelly for dipping.