Easy French Dips
This super easy recipe uses deli roast beef to get the classic sandwich and dipping sauce on the table in 25 minutes flat, and my family actually prefers the taste and texture to chunkier cuts of meat.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 medium shallot finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons dry white wine, dry sherry, or vermouth optional but recommended
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or bone broth
- 6 sandwich rolls
- 1 and 1/2 pounds thinly-sliced deli roast beef
- 1-2 Tablespoons Montreal Steak seasoning blend see note
- Swiss or provolone cheese optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. As soon as the butter melts, stir in the chopped shallots. Cook for about 3 minutes, until they begin to soften.2 Tablespoons butter, 1 medium shallot
- Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute more, then whisk in the wine, sherry, or vermouth, if using. Let this liquid bubble off, then slowly pour in the beef broth, whisking as you go.1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 Tablespoons dry white wine, dry sherry, or vermouth, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth or bone broth
- Once all of the broth is added, increase heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat back to medium-low, and let it simmer gently while you prep the rolls and roast beef. This is your au jus.
- Split open and lightly toast the rolls, if desired, in a 250° F oven, or in a toaster oven.6 sandwich rolls
- Spread the slices of roast beef across a large, microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle the steak seasoning blend generously on top, and warm on 50% power in the microwave for about 1 minute, just until lightly warmed. (If you prefer not to use the microwave, you can dredge the meat in the sauce on the skillet, or warm it lightly on a baking sheet in the oven at 250° F.)1 and 1/2 pounds thinly-sliced deli roast beef, 1-2 Tablespoons Montreal Steak seasoning blend
- To assemble sandwiches, fill each roll generously with the seasoned roast beef and a slice of cheese, if desired. Pour the au jus into 4-6 small bowls or ramekins and serve as a dipping sauce along with the sandwiches. Enjoy warm!Swiss or provolone cheese
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Notes
- Montreal Steak Substitution: You can use another steak seasoning blend that you like, or just a mix of kosher salt and black pepper to season the roast beef. If you want to mimic the flavor of Montreal seasoning at home, two spices to use in addition to salt and pepper would be a smidge of paprika and of garlic powder - a pinch of cayenne if desired for heat. There's more to the mix but this does the job.
- Recipe: Lightly adapted from Rachael Ray.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 351 kcal, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 32 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.2 g, Cholesterol: 75 mg, Sodium: 2194 mg, Potassium: 560 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 134 IU, Vitamin C: 51 mg, Calcium: 381 mg, Iron: 5 mg