Cozy French Dip Sandwich Recipe with Easy Rich Au Jus Dip
A warm, comforting French dip sandwich featuring tender roast beef on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese, served with a rich, flavorful homemade au jus for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz thinly sliced roast beef (freshly sliced deli roast beef or leftover roast)
- 4 hoagie rolls or crusty French rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese (Swiss cheese can be used as alternative)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp dry red wine
Instructions
- Prepare the au jus: In a medium saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, and optional red wine. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes to meld flavors. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Keep warm on low heat.
- Toast the rolls: Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise leaving a hinge. Spread about 1/2 tbsp softened butter on the cut sides of each roll. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place rolls butter-side down. Toast until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the sandwich: Layer about 2 oz of thinly sliced roast beef on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Top each with a slice of provolone cheese. Optionally, place sandwiches back into the warm skillet, cover loosely, and let cheese melt for about 2 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer sandwiches to plates. Pour warm au jus into small bowls for dipping. Serve immediately.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free rolls and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce. For dairy-free, substitute provolone with vegan melting cheese or omit cheese. Freeze beef for 15 minutes before slicing if not pre-sliced thin. Avoid soaking bread in au jus to prevent sogginess; dip each bite lightly instead. Au jus can be made ahead and reheated gently. Cast iron skillet recommended for even heat and perfect crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with au j
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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