"If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why more foods aren’t on the same level of richly beefy, cheesy, and savory divinity as a French dip sandwich—friend, you are not alone. In fact, that’s exactly why we channeled everything worth loving about the French dip experience into this meaty masterpiece of a pizza, complete with rich dipping jus. Deeply sweet onions and meaty roast beef are right at home leaning on a mild foundational flavor base of Swiss cheese and garlic powder in our new favorite example of sandwich-turned-pie. And a hearty, bready crust is just the vehicle these decadent elements require. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk, divided
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2 ounces provolone cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
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2 ounces Swiss cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 cups unsalted beef stock
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1 beef bouillon cube
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1 (1.1-oz.) envelope beefy onion soup mix (such as Lipton)
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2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 pound fresh prepared pizza dough
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1 tablespoon cornmeal
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1/2 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef (such as Boar’s Head)
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3 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese, cut into half moons
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3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley (optional)