Easy French Dip Sandwiches
French Dip Sandwiches are a weeknight favorite! Toasty, buttery buns, melty cheese, and tender deli roast beef—easy, delicious, and ready in no time.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Cost: $1.24
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 10 ounces (1 can) beef consommé
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound deli roast beef see note 1
- 4 slices Swiss or provolone
- 4 white sub bakery bread rolls see note 2
- Garlic powder to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to high broil and position the rack in the center. Slice the buns in half and place them on a sheet pan.
- Spread softened butter on the insides of the rolls and sprinkle with garlic powder. Broil until lightly toasted (30–60 seconds). Remove the top buns and set them aside, keeping the bottom buns on the sheet pan.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Once butter is melted, add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden, reducing the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually pour in beef consommé while whisking constantly. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer. Mix in the thyme and remove from heat.
- Add the deli roast beef to the au jus sauce, stirring to coat the beef in the sauce. Using tongs, pull the beef from the liquid and portion equal amounts onto the toasted buns.
- Cut the cheese slices in half and place them on top of the meat. Broil for 1–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and press on the top bun.
- Pour the remaining liquid into small bowls and serve alongside the hot sandwiches for dipping.
Video
Notes
Note 1: For the best sandwiches, ask for the rarest roast beef from the deli counter to ensure it stays tender and doesn’t overcook during broiling.
Note 2: The fresher and better the sub bread rolls, the better the sandwiches!
Storage: Store beef and sauce in separate containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assembled sandwiches taste best when eaten right away to avoid getting soggy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 465kcal