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French dip being dipped into a small bowl of au jus.
5 from 1 vote

Easy French Dip Sandwich in the Oven


Course dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
4 sandwiches
Crispy sandwiches with sliced beef, melty cheese and a delicious au jus dipping sauce.

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 1 lb roast beef or sliced leftover roast
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter melted
  • 5 tablespoon au jus mix or 1 packet
  • 2 cups water or beef drippings

Optional Ingredients:

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • dash of soy sauce
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • onion slices

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine water and homemade au jus mix. Whisk until liquid begins to boil.
    adding au jus spice and water to a saucepan
  • Lower temperature and simmer for 15 minutes or until gravy is slightly thickened. Optional: Add a dash of soy sauce to your au jus.
    cooked au jus sauce
  • While the au jus is cooking, layer ¼ lb of beef and 2 slices of cheese inside each roll.
    roast beef and cheese layered into hoagie rolls
  • Optional: spread a little worcestershire sauce on your roll and add onion slices under the cheese slices.
  • Place rolls into a baking dish.
  • Brush melted butter onto the top of each roll. Optional: sprinkle each with a little salt.
    brushing melted butter onto rolls in a baking dish
  • Place in the oven on the center rack. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the tops of the rolls are golden and slightly crispy.
    baked french dip sandwiches in a baking dish
  • When au jus is slightly thickened, remove from heat. Pour into 4 small dipping bowls.
  • Serve sandwiches with au jus.
    close up of french dip sandwiches with au jus

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 2689mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 617mg | Iron: 13mg

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