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French Dip Sandwich

A classic, savory French Dip Sandwich with tender beef, melted provolone, and rich homemade au jus for the perfect dip.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 1 lb thinly sliced roast beef ribeye or deli-style
Au Jus
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Sandwich
  • 4 French rolls split
  • 4 slices provolone cheese or Swiss

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Small pot
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Heat butter in a skillet and sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, bay leaf, and pepper.
  4. Simmer 10–15 minutes to deepen flavor.
  5. Warm the sliced beef in the au jus.
  6. Toast French rolls lightly and add provolone.
  7. Pile beef onto rolls and melt cheese if needed.
  8. Serve with strained au jus for dipping.

Notes

Add garlic butter to bread for extra flavor. Gruyère or Swiss cheese also work well.