Description
An elegant French Dip Sandwich balances tender roast beef with a savory au jus in a crusty roll, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2–2 lb beef roast (top round or eye of round), trimmed
- 4 crusty sandwich rolls (e.g., baguette-style or demi-baguettes), halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (vegetable or grapeseed), room temperature
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional) or additional beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small shallot or 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced (for caramelizing)
- 4 slices Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional)
- Fresh thyme or parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; sear the roast on all sides until deeply browned.
- Transfer roast to a roasting pan and roast at 325°F (160°C) until internal temperature reaches 125–130°F for medium-rare; rest for 15 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Thinly slice the onion and sauté in a tablespoon of butter over medium heat until soft and golden-brown, about 12–15 minutes.
- Remove excess fat from the skillet, add minced shallot, and sauté until translucent.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine or broth, scraping the fond to release flavor.
- Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard; bring to a gentle simmer and reduce for 8–12 minutes until thickened.
- Slice the rested roast thinly against the grain and toss briefly into the warm jus.
- Butter the roll cut-sides and toast until golden and crisp.
- Assemble by piling sliced beef on the bottom roll, adding caramelized onions and cheese slice if using, then close the roll.
- Serve each sandwich with a ramekin of warm au jus for dipping and garnish with thyme or parsley.
Notes
Slice against the grain for tender bites and use a firm, crusty roll. Store leftover beef and jus in separate airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg