French Dip Sandwich made with only a few simple ingredients. Flavorful, delicious and SO easy!
Have you ever had a French Dip sandwich? You know, those sandwiches filled with folds of flavorful roast beef slices and a yummy little bowl of broth on the side to dip it in?? Basically heaven on earth.
One of my favorite local diners has these amazing French Dip Sandwiches and I die every time I eat one. There’s something so comforting about a roast beef sandwich on crusty bread that you dip in warm au jus.
I started craving them big time when I was pregnant with my third son and found the best and easiest recipe EVER in a family cookbook (which I later found out was an adapted recipe from Rachael Ray. Thanks Rach!) This quickly became a favorite! Only a handful of ingredients and it takes about 20 minutes from start to finish!
I’ve used all sorts of rolls and bread and found that I love a good baguette warmed and cut into fourths. Using pre-packaged roast beef lunch meat (or cut from your local deli) makes this recipe super easy. The au jus is so flavorful and is the best part of the meal! You will fall in love with these Easy French Dip Sandwiches!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 10-oz cans beef consommé (find it in the soup aisle)
- 1 tsp. steak seasoning like McCormick Montreal Steak Seasoning
- ground pepper
- 1 lb. lean roast beef thinly sliced
- baguette cut into fourths or your favorite rolls, for serving
- thinly sliced provolone for serving if desired
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and heat for 1 minute. Add shallots and sauté for 2 minutes. Add flour and sauté 2 more minutes.
- Slowly whisk in beef consommé. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Add steak seasoning and pepper.
- Separate roast beef and place in the au jus sauce until warm. Using tongs, place an equal portion of beef on each section of baguette or rolls. Top with a slice of provolone cheese, if desired. Serve with a small bowl of the extra au jus for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
adapted from Rachael Ray
Nutrition
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This post was originally published at I Heart Nap Time on February 27th.
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I know what I’m having for lunch! This looks delicious and I love how easy it is. Pinned!
Jen says
Thanks Jen! xo!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I love a good French Dip! And I love that I can use deli roast beef to make these super quickly during the week, which is what everyone needs right now! Pinned 🙂
Jen says
Thanks Ashley! It’s SO easy!! Thanks for stopping by!
Mediterranean Baby says
Jen, I’m pregnanytwith my 4th and this look delicious!!! I can’t wait to try it!
Jen says
OMG – Congrats!!! I’m so excited for you! I hope you’re feeling well! When are you due?
Beth @ The First Year says
Jen, if I come over for dinner, will you feed me? I LOVE french dip sandwiches but we never make them! That has got to change!
Jen says
You HAVE to make these, Beth! They are seriously so so good and easy! Thanks for stopping by – hope you’re enjoying your week! xo!
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says
That looks delicious!! Pinned!
Jen says
Thanks for the pin, Jaren! xo!
Catherine says
Oh MY!! That sandwich looks so good!! I know how much I would enjoy it. ~ Catherine
Jen says
Thanks Catherine! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Jenn@eatcakefordinner says
This looks so dang good and that bread looks so so good!
Jen says
Thanks Jenn!!! xo!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen says
LOVE how easy and delicious these look, Jen! I am crazy about French Dip sandwiches but have never made them at home. I never knew they could be this easy! Definitely going to make these!
Serene @ House of Yumm says
You have me drooooling! So glad you linked this one up to SNF! Pinning for sure 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend coming up Jen!
Angel Tan says
This is a very new way to have a sandwich for me & it looks delicious!
Jen says
It is so good and so easy! I hope you’ll try it!
Brianna says
I made these tonight and they turned out great. Plus, since it’s just me, I have three more meals in the freezer.
Jen says
YAY!! So happy you like them and extras are always good! 😉
Sammy Shine says
One bite – I was in love….This is a quick – tasty recipe.
Jen says
Thanks Sammy! So easy and so good!