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Authentic French Dip Sandwich Recipe
California, United States of America
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Introduction & history
A French roll stuffed with roast beef either dipped into or served with a side of au jus — that is, in short, the description of the French Dip sandwich. The preparation begins with roasting beef, either rib eye, sirloin, tenderloin, or chuck. When done, the meat is first rested for 15 minutes, then carved into slices. The meat drippings are then combined with beef broth and seasonings such as pepper, but depending on the recipe, additional herbs and seasonings like bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and even soy sauce can be included as well. The beef slices are shortly dipped in the au jus sauce, then placed on a split open French roll. In addition to beef, the French dip sandwich can also include mustard and horseradish; it can be topped with caramelized onions and slices of mozzarella, Swiss or provolone cheese. The French dip sandwich is served either already dipped into the au jus sauce or with a side of au jus sauce to dip into while eating, accompanied ... Read more
Cooking tips
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bread
Because the bread must hold shape when dipped into au jus, look for bread that is not overly soft and not overly crusty, such as baguette and French rolls. -
au jus
Although not a must, many chefs advise that au jus be prepared separately from the meat, as cooking them together will make the sauce cloudy. Also, besides just pepper, you can add a host of other herbs and aromatics, such as Worchestshire sauce, bay leaves, soy sauce, and red wine. -
method
To get more crunch, you can grill or bake the bread beforehand, then start assembling the sandwich. If you’re adding cheese to the sandwich, it is advisable to bake the assembled sandwich in the oven for a few minutes, so the cheese melts. -
alternatives & additional ingredients
Apart from beef, you can use other kinds of meat, either pork, lamb, or turkey. Also, to cut on time, you can use store-bought roast beef. Additional ingredients include mayonnaise, provolone or Swiss cheese, mustard, horseradish, and caramelized onions.
Recipe variations
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French Dip Sandwich
Ready in 1h 30minThis one shows the basic French Dip sandwich preparation. The beef is coated in coarsely ground black pepper and roasted, then sliced. The dipping sauce is prepared separately with beef drippings, beef broth, water, salt, and pepper. The meat is tucked inside split-open French rolls, and the sandwiches are served with au jus on the side.
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Crockpot Method French Dip Sandwich
Ready in 8h 10minThe following recipe gives instructions on preparing a French Dip sandwich by cooking the meat in a crockpot, a preparation method that saves time since you do not have to slave over the hot stove. The meat is seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and cooked with onions, beef broth, French onion soup, and Worcestershire sauce. The shredded meat is tucked inside French rolls together with provolone cheese, and the sandwiches are served with filtered cooking liquid or au jus.
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Quick & Easy French Dip Sandwich by Rachael Ray
Ready in 15minThe main advantage of this recipe is that it can be prepared in under 30 minutes due to the fact that store-bought slices of roast beef are used. The one thing that needs to be cooked is the dipping sauce, which is rich with flavors of sherry, consomme, and shallot. The meat is shortly dipped into the juice and tucked into split-open torpedo rolls. The recipe is courtesy of Rachael Ray, a cook and author who hosts her own TV shows and appears in her TV show 30 Minute Meals.
French Dip Sandwich
PREP 45min
COOK 45min
READY IN 1h 30min
This one shows the basic French Dip sandwich preparation. The beef is coated in coarsely ground black pepper and roasted, then sliced. The dipping sauce is prepared separately with beef drippings, beef broth, water, salt, and pepper. The meat is tucked inside split-open French rolls, and the sandwiches are served with au jus on the side.
Ingredients
1 (4-pound) beef rib eye, sirloin, or tenderloin roast
1/2 cup coarsely-ground black pepper
FOR THE DIPPING SAUCE
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
1/2 cup water
salt and pepper, to taste
8 French rolls
Preparation
Step 1/6
Set the oven to preheat to 425°F.
Step 2/6
Meanwhile, place the beef on rack in a shallow baking pan, then press the pepper into the meat.
Step 3/6
Roast for 30-45 minutes. The beef is done when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 135°C.
Step 4/6
Then, place the beef on a cutting board and let it sit like that for 15 minutes, then slice it thinly.
Step 5/6
Transfer the beef drippings into a medium-sized saucepan, then add all the ingredients for the dipping sauce. Bring the mixture just shy of a boil, then take it off heat, cover it, wait for 10 minutes, then serve.
Step 6/6
Slice open the French rolls, fill them with beef slices, and serve each sandwich on an individual plate, with a side of hot dipping sauce, about ¼ cup per serving.
Other Variations
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Crockpot Method French Dip Sandwich
Ready in 8h 10minThe following recipe gives instructions on preparing a French Dip sandwich by cooking the meat in a crockpot, a preparation method that saves time since you do not have to slave over the hot stove. The meat is seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder and cooked with onions, beef broth, French onion soup, and Worcestershire sauce. The shredded meat is tucked inside French rolls together with provolone cheese, and the sandwiches are served with filtered cooking liquid or au jus.
-
Quick & Easy French Dip Sandwich by Rachael Ray
Ready in 15minThe main advantage of this recipe is that it can be prepared in under 30 minutes due to the fact that store-bought slices of roast beef are used. The one thing that needs to be cooked is the dipping sauce, which is rich with flavors of sherry, consomme, and shallot. The meat is shortly dipped into the juice and tucked into split-open torpedo rolls. The recipe is courtesy of Rachael Ray, a cook and author who hosts her own TV shows and appears in her TV show 30 Minute Meals.
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