Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMetropolitan Kitchen & LoungeShort Rib French Dip Recipe

Short Rib French Dip Recipe

Time3h
Serves4

Horseradish aioli, sautéed onions and peppers, provolone, house made au jus

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Ingredients

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Short Ribs

Sautéed Onions and Peppers

Sandwich Assembly

Au Jus

Method

Prepare the Short Ribs

  1. 1

    Seasoning

    Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Searing

    In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Braising

    Add garlic cloves, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and transfer to the oven. Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

  4. 4

    Shredding

    Once cooked, remove the short ribs from the pot and let them cool slightly. Shred the meat using two forks and set aside. Strain the broth to reserve 2 cups for au jus.

Sauté the Onions and Peppers

  1. 5

    Sautéing

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion and bell peppers (sliced into strips) and sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.

Make the Horseradish Aioli

  1. 6

    Mixing

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assemble the Sandwiches

  1. 7

    Layering

    Slice the French rolls in half. Spread a generous amount of horseradish aioli on both halves. Layer shredded short ribs, sautéed onions and peppers, and top with provolone cheese.

  2. 8

    Melting Cheese

    Place the sandwiches under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve with Au Jus

  1. 9

    Heating Au Jus

    In a small saucepan, heat the reserved beef broth over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and keep warm.

  2. 10

    Serving

    Serve the sandwiches warm with a side of au jus for dipping.

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