Corned Beef Grilled Cheese

Corned Beef Grilled Cheese

Source: Food Network Magazine, March 2013, pg. 80

1 1/2 T. unsalted butter, plus more if needed
1 small onion
1 T. sugar
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 C. dark beer
2 oz deli-sliced corned beef, cut into strips
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. whole grain mustard
1 1/2 C. jarlsberg cheese (about 6 oz)
4 slices marble rye bread

Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sprinkle with the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add the beer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and the liquid is slightly syrupy, about 8 more minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the corned beef, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.

Divide half of the cheese between 2 bread slices; top with the corned beef mixture, and the remaining cheese and 2 bread slices.

Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook, pressing occasionally with a spatula, until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side, adding more butter to the pan if needed.