Combination Sandwich Recipe
Our classic Italian beef and spicy Italian sausage dipped in homemade aus jus served on classic French bread
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Ingredients
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Meats
Bread
Au Jus
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparing the Au Jus
- 1
Make the Au Jus
In a large pot, combine the beef broth, sliced onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and dried oregano. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Season the Au Jus
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking the Meats
- 3
- 4
Cook the Spicy Italian Sausage
In the same pan, cook the spicy Italian sausage until browned and cooked through. Slice the sausage into rounds.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 5
Prepare the Bread
Slice the French bread loaves in half lengthwise, creating a top and bottom for each sandwich.
- 6
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each loaf, layer the shredded Italian beef and sliced spicy Italian sausage.
- 7
Add the Au Jus
Spoon some of the prepared au jus over the meats to soak into the bread.
- 8
Add Optional Toppings
If desired, add provolone cheese slices and sweet or spicy peppers on top of the meats.
- 9
Close the Sandwich
Place the top half of the French bread over the layered ingredients to close the sandwich.
Serving
- 10
Serve with Au Jus
Slice the sandwiches into manageable portions and serve with a small bowl of au jus on the side for dipping.