French Dip Recipe
Slices of roast beef served on a French roll. Served with Au jus.
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Ingredients
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For the Roast Beef
For the Sandwiches
For the Au Jus
Method
For the Roast Beef
- 1
Prepare the Beef
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 2
Season the Beef
Rub the beef roast with olive oil, then season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3
Roast the Beef
Place the beef roast in a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
- 4
Rest the Beef
Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- 5
Prepare the Broth
In a saucepan, combine the reserved beef broth with the juices from the roasting pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
For the Sandwiches
- 6
Slice the Beef
After resting, slice the beef roast thinly against the grain.
- 7
Prepare the Rolls
Cut the French rolls in half and place a generous amount of sliced roast beef on the bottom half of each roll.
- 8
Add Cheese
Place a slice of provolone cheese on top of the beef for each sandwich.
- 9
Melt the Cheese (optional)
If desired, place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese slightly.
- 10
Garnish
Top with fresh parsley if using, then place the top half of the roll on each sandwich.
For the Au Jus
- 11
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Heat over medium heat until warmed through.
- 12
Serve
Serve the au jus alongside the French dip sandwiches for dipping.