Description
This French dip sandwich combines tender, slow-roasted beef with a rich, flavorful au jus, served on lightly toasted rolls. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner, a weekend lunch, or any occasion that calls for comfort food with a gourmet touch. The first bite into the warm, juicy beef dipped in aromatic broth is unforgettable, and the recipe is surprisingly simple for a restaurant-quality result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef roast (chuck or top round)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4–6 hoagie rolls or French baguettes
- Optional: splash of Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Season beef with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear beef in a hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- Transfer to a roasting pan. Add onions, garlic, herbs, broth, and optional Worcestershire sauce. Cover tightly.
- Roast for 3–4 hours until tender. Baste halfway through cooking.
- Remove beef and let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Strain liquid to serve as au jus.
- Toast bread lightly, layer sliced beef, add onions if desired, and serve with au jus.
Notes
- Searing adds depth; don’t skip it.
- Let beef rest before slicing to retain juices.
- Toast bread to prevent sogginess from dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasted / Slow Cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg