Description
French Dip Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, juicy roast beef nestled in crusty baguettes and served with a savory au jus for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless roast beef (sirloin or chuck)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 fresh baguettes or hoagie rolls
- 2 large onions (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Season the roast beef with salt and pepper, then place in an oven-safe dish. Roast until medium-rare (135°F), about one hour.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine beef broth, minced garlic, and thyme; simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt butter and caramelize sliced onions over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes.
- Slice baguettes lengthwise; fill with roast beef and caramelized onions.
- Serve alongside warm au jus for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 290g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider topping with provolone cheese or spicy mustard. Slicing against the grain of the beef results in more tender bites. To save time when entertaining, prepare the au jus and caramelized onions ahead.