leftover french dip sandwiches
I love roast beef but since I primarily cook for just myself anymore, I like to morph the leftovers into different types of meals. This is one of my favorite ways to use leftover roast and most times I freeze the extra servings for a quick and easy dinner.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- salt, to taste (i don't add this because the au jus is salty enough)
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup sherry (or dry white wine)
- 1 ounce au jus gravy package
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- hoagie roll (or sourdough, or baguette)
- leftover roast beef, sliced or shredded
- mozzarella slices (or provolone)
How To Make leftover french dip sandwiches
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Step 1Melt butter over medium heat and saute onions with sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add sherry, increase heat and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Set aside.
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Step 2Make packaged au jus gravy according to package directions.
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Step 3Heat olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic for about 30 seconds. Set aside.
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Step 4Slice baguette into sandwich-size slices.
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Step 5Brush bread halves with the reserved garlic oil and broil until toasted.
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Step 6Layer sandwiches: baguette bottom, roast beef dipped in au jus, onions, slices of cheese and baguette top.
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Step 7Serve remaining au jus on the side for dipping.
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Step 8Add a big salad for a quick, delicious dinner.
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