French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus

Homemade French dip sandwiches are an impressive dinner with how quick, easy, yet incredibly yummy these sandwiches are! I’ve made this French Dip sandwich throughout the years and it is the perfect meal to make when you want something different from your normal cold-cut sandwich.What sets the French dip sandwich apart is the au jus. Au jus is a French term for “in juice”. For the sake of this recipe, the beef is cooked in a “juice” made with onion soup and beef broth. The beef-flavored juice is then set aside and used to dip the sandwich into. These are fantastic roast beef sandwiches!

Homemade French Dip Sandwich Ingredients

A French dip, or beef dip, is sliced roast beef on a French roll, or baguette. The beef on the sandwich can be from a leftover roast or deli-sliced roast beef. Both are delicious. The sandwich is served with a side of rich beef broth, or au jus for dipping. Before each bite, the sandwich is dipped in au jus just enough to cover a small section. The bread and meat absorb the au jus making every bite juicy and flavorful.

Roast beef – Tender, juicy, roast beef is perfect for this recipe. Use either deli meat, chuck roast, or prime rib for the best type of beef sandwich. Condensed beef consomme – Warm this up on the stovetop for a gravy-like dip. Lipton onion soup mix – Use the package mixes to give the oniony flavor to the au jus sauce. French rolls – Bake your rolls ahead of time for that crispy outer layer and soft crunchy taste. Once dipped in the au jus the bread soaks in all the flavors. Hoagie buns work too! Provolone cheese – Give this sandwich that melty cheese taste and appearance. It is the best blend with warm beef. Cream cheese – This is an added spread over the French dip sandwich. It melts in the oven and gives an extra boost of creaminess to the sandwich.

How to Make an Easy French Dip Sandwich

A traditional French dip doesn’t necessarily have to have cheese, but melted Provolone or Swiss cheese on the sandwich adds great flavor. Sauteéd onions and peppers can also be added to the sandwich. If you haven’t had one before, you are in for a real treat!

The Best Beef to Use in French Dip Sandwiches

The key to this fabulous sandwich is good beef. This can be a bit challenging to find sometimes, but it’s oh-so-worth-it! You have several options for a good beef filling to choose from.

Tips for the Best French Dip Sandwich

These are all great tips and suggestions when making french dip sandwiches with au jus! It is an easy recipe that can be even better with the right ingredients added to it. Follow these tips for the best french dip sandwich recipe yet!

Quality ingredients – Make sure that your meat is top-notch and a good quality cut is best. This will ensure your sandwich is delicious and tastes the best! Onions and mushrooms – Saute onions and mushrooms to add to the middle of the sandwich. The caramelized onions and sliced mushrooms combined give a sweet and savory flavoring. Cheese options – Not all french dip sandwiches have cheese. If you are looking for a good cheese, try adding slices of provolone or Swiss. Those are always two classic and flavorful cheeses that melt the best. Toast bread – Take your french dip sandwich to the next level when toasting your bread in an oven or toaster. It gives the outside a nice crisp texture that holds the au jus and meat all together. Hoagie rolls or french rolls taste the best! Dipping technique – Use a small bowl to let the au jus sit in. The bowl will be able to allow the french dip sandwich to dip for a nice rich flavoring. Serving – Every sandwich has its staple that pairs best with it! A french dip sandwich pairs well with a pickle and a bag of chips.

Methods to Cook the Meat for French Dip Sandwiches

Cooking your meat the day of or ahead of time is always best to mend the flavors together! Either a slow cooker or an instant pot are always great choices. Try using these small appliances to help the process move along smoother and sometimes quicker!

Slow cooker – Place the au jus over top of the meat in the slow cooker. Slow cooker french dip sandwiches are a low and slow process that is rich in flavor. Instant pot – Cook your meat in the instant pot. Instant pot french dip sandwiches are a quicker way to cook your meat and still are tender and juicy. Stove top – Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat to cook your meat. Leftovers – This is usually the best and most flavorful type of meat. It already comes from a favorite dinner with all the flavor and pot roast is a classic meal.

Storing Leftover French Dip Sandwiches

Sandwiches can be hard to leave together and stored in the refrigerator altogether. Sometimes it is best to separate all the ingredients and then assemble them each time they are ready to be enjoyed. Either way, french dip sandwiches with au jus are a simple and delicious meal to always have!

Separating – Take each ingredient and place them individually in storage containers that are airtight or a ziplock bag. When ready to enjoy, assemble the sandwiches and reheat. Sandwich – Wrap tightly each sandwich individually in cling wrap then aluminum foil. Place the covered sandwich in the fridge for two to three days. Reheating – Place the assembled sandwiches in a toaster oven or the microwave. Heat until they are warmed through. If the sandwich needs to be assembled, reheat each ingredient individually then assemble your french dip sandwich with au jus sauce.