Description
This Easy French Dips recipe features thinly sliced deli roast beef served on toasted sandwich rolls with a flavorful au jus dipping sauce made from shallots, butter, white wine, and beef broth. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these sandwiches can be customized with Swiss or provolone cheese and seasoned with Montreal Steak seasoning for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Au Jus Sauce
- 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
Sandwich
- 6 sandwich rolls
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly-sliced deli roast beef
- 1-2 Tablespoons Montreal Steak seasoning blend
- Swiss or provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Au Jus Sauce: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the finely chopped shallots and cook for about 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add Flour and Liquids: Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux. Whisk in the dry white wine, sherry, or vermouth, allowing the liquid to bubble off. Then slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking to combine smoothly.
- Simmer the Sauce: Increase the heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently while preparing the sandwiches. This flavorful liquid is your au jus dipping sauce.
- Toast the Rolls: Split open the sandwich rolls and lightly toast them in a 250°F oven or toaster oven to add texture and warmth.
- Warm the Roast Beef: Place the thinly sliced deli roast beef on a large microwave-safe plate and sprinkle generously with Montreal Steak seasoning. Warm in the microwave at 50% power for about 1 minute until just heated through. Alternatively, warm the beef in the skillet au jus or in the oven at 250°F.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Fill each toasted roll generously with the seasoned roast beef and add a slice of Swiss or provolone cheese if desired. Serve the sandwiches warm alongside small bowls or ramekins filled with the au jus sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- Using low-sodium beef broth allows better control over the saltiness of the au jus sauce.
- Montreal Steak seasoning is a blend of spices like garlic, coriander, dill, and black pepper—feel free to adjust the amount to taste.
- Cheese is optional but adds a creamy complement to the savory beef.
- If avoiding microwave use, warming the beef gently in the skillet with the au jus yields extra flavorful, tender meat.
- Toasting the rolls improves texture but can be skipped for softer sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
