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“A rustic wooden board holding a freshly toasted French Dip Sandwich roll stuffed with tender, shredded roast beef and melted provolone, flecked with chopped fresh thyme, served alongside golden-brown hand-cut fries and a small white ramekin of dark, aromatic au jus in soft daylight.”

French Dip Sandwich

A tender roast beef sandwich served on toasted French Dip Sandwich rolls with melty cheese and a rich, seasoned au jus for dipping.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best French dip sandwich recipe, Easy french dip sandwich, French Dip Sandwich calories, French dip sandwich near me, French dip sandwich origin, French dip sandwich recipes, French dip sandwich with au jus, Healthy French dip sandwiches
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • 1 Small Saucepan (For simmering the au jus)
  • 1 Large skillet (For warming roast beef)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing rolls and cheese)
  • 1 Measuring spoons (For seasonings)
  • 2 Small bowls (For serving individual au jus dips)

Ingredients

  • 200 g Thinly sliced roast beef - Preferably deli‐style or leftover pot roast
  • 2 French rolls or hoagie buns - Split lengthwise
  • 2 slices Provolone or Swiss cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - For toasting rolls
  • 2 cups Beef broth or stock - Low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • — to taste Salt & pepper
  • 2 Bay leaves - Optional for extra depth

Instructions

  • Gather roast beef, French rolls, cheese, broth, and seasonings
    “Flat-lay on a round wooden board showing three small toasted French rolls, a neat fan of provolone cheese slices, a generous mound of thinly sliced roast beef, and a small ceramic bowl holding a pat of butter—each ingredient placed to highlight its texture and color against the warm wood grain.
  • Combine broth and seasonings in a saucepan and simmer until deeply flavorful
    “Overhead view of four French roll halves on a baking sheet, roast beef underneath and provolone cheese melted into smooth, slightly bubbly layers over each sandwich.”
  • Butter roll halves and toast in skillet until golden brown and crisp
    “A golden-crusted French dip sandwich on a white plate, filled with tender roast beef and melted cheese, accompanied by a white ramekin of dark au jus in soft natural light.”
  • Brown butter then gently heat roast beef slices with a splash of au jus
    “Four open-faced French roll halves on a sheet pan, each topped with a neat pile of thin roast beef slices and two round provolone cheese rounds, ready to melt.”
  • Layer cheese and warm beef on toasted rolls and serve alongside au jus
    “Thinly sliced roast beef pieces submerged in dark, seasoned au jus inside a pale saucepan atop a black induction cooktop, the meat gently poaching in the savory broth.”

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 450kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 40g (13%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 1200mg (52%) | Potassium: 400mg (11%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 200mg (20%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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