BBQ Brisket Melts with Caramelized Onions
Smoky BBQ brisket, sweet caramelized onions, two melty cheeses, and crispy onions make these golden skillet sandwiches unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 8 thick slices sourdough bread
- 2 cups cooked shredded beef brisket
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, plus more to serve
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 4 slices Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
Instructions
- Caramelize the onion: Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 15 to 18 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden.
- Warm the brisket: Combine brisket and barbecue sauce in a small pan over low heat until hot.
- Build the melts: Layer provolone, saucy brisket, caramelized onion, Colby Jack, and crispy onions on four bread slices. Close with remaining bread.
- Toast: Spread the outsides with remaining butter. Cook in an oiled skillet over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and the cheese melts.
- Rest and serve: Rest 2 minutes, slice, and serve with extra barbecue sauce.
Notes
Use fully cooked brisket and heat leftovers to 165°F (74°C). Refrigerate leftovers within two hours. Contains wheat and milk. Images are AI-generated illustrations; recipe not kitchen-tested.