French Dip Recipe
Post roast piled high topped w/ provolone cheese on grilled French roll, Au jus
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Ingredients
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Meat
Bread
Cheese
Au Jus
Method
Preparing the Roast
- 1
Season the Roast
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub the beef roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly on all sides.
- 2
Roast the Beef
Place the seasoned roast in a roasting pan and cook in the preheated oven for about 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare. Remove from oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Making the Au Jus
- 3
Prepare the Broth
In a medium saucepan, combine beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic cloves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 4
Simmer the Au Jus
Let the mixture simmer gently for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Adjust seasoning to taste and keep warm.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 5
Slice the Roast
Once the roast has rested, slice it thinly against the grain.
- 6
Prepare the Rolls
Slice the French rolls in half and lightly grill or toast them until golden.
- 7
Add the Meat and Cheese
Layer the sliced roast beef generously onto the bottom half of each roll. Top with provolone cheese slices.
- 8
Melt the Cheese
Place the sandwiches under a broiler for a couple of minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Serve with Au Jus
Serve the sandwiches immediately with a small bowl of warm au jus for dipping.