These French Dip Sandwiches Serve a Crowd (2024)

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Very few things are more comforting to me than a deliciously drippy French dip sandwich. Fantastically flavorful beef…golden toasted bread…dark, beautiful onions…and the most delectably savory liquid to dip it in. Let’s just say I’m a fan!

This is a hunka hunka burnin’ love. I mean beef. It’s a boneless rib loin, and if you cut it into individual steaks, you would haveribeye steaks. Translation: This hunk of beef is darn expensive. You can substitute a hunka hunka sirloin instead! It’s not as tender, so you’ll just want to slice it a lot more thin. Either works! I tied it a couple of times with string to hold the piece of meat together a little better.

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Yields:
10 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

Directions

    1. Step1Preheat the oven to 475˚ degrees. Tie the piece of meat tightly with a couple of pieces of kitchen twine.
    2. Step2In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, oregano and thyme. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the surface of the beef. Place the beef on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and roast it to medium-rare, about 20 to 25 minutes, until it registers 125˚ degrees on a meat thermometer. (If you want it less pink, go to 135˚.) Remove the meat to a cutting board and cover it with foil.
    3. Step3Place the roasting pan on the stovetop burner over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until they are soft and golden. Sprinkle in the soup mix, then pour in the consomme, broth, sherry, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, to develop the flavors. Add more water if it starts to evaporate too much. Pour the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and reserve both the liquid and the onions.
    4. Step4Slice the beef very thin. Pile the beef and caramelized onions on the toasted rolls, then serve with a side of jus.

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In a small bowl, mix together some salt, pepper, ground oregano, and ground thyme. A winning combo for any piece of beef.

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Sprinkle the seasoning mix liberally over the beef and use your hands to rub it all over the surface and in the cracks and crevices. Keep in mind that this will be roasted and then sliced, so each slice of meat will only get the small rim of flavor around the edge. You can’t over season!

Place the meat on a roasting rack in a roasting pan and roast it to medium-rare, about 20 to 25 minutes, until it registers about 125 to 130 degrees on a meat thermometer. This will be rare to medium-rare, so if you like things a little less red in the middle, you can take it to 135 degrees. Don’t overcook the meat, though! An overcooked ribeye is a tragic occurrence!

Sorry to be dramatic.

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Take the meat out of the pan, set it aside on a cutting board, and cover it with foil. Place the roasting pan on the stovetop burner over medium-high heat, then throw in some sliced onions and minced garlic. (Obviously, don’t clean the pan first. That would be a tragic occurrence, too!)

(Sorry to be dramatic. Again.)

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Stir and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, until the onions are soft and golden…

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Then sprinkle in…are you ready?…a packet of French onion soup mix!

Please continue to love me. It’s delicious, man!

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Stir it all together, then pour in a can of beef consomme, which will forever make me think of my mom, some beef broth, dry sherry (or white wine), Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce (just a little!), and a cup of water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn the heat to low and simmer it for 45 minutes, until the flavors are deep, rich, and magical.

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Remove it from the heat after the cooking time and pour it through a fine mesh strainer. Reserve both the liquid and the onions for the sandwiches!

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Oh my word. LOOK at this beef!

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Slice it as thin as you possibly can. If you have a mechanical slicer, even better!

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And remember: You can cook it a little longer if you like it a little less red. (But as you can imagine…we like it red out here in the sticks.)

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Pile some beef on a toasted deli roll (the crustier the better so it holds up)…

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Top the beef with some of the cooked onions…

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Then serve it immediately with a little dish of the warm liquid/jus.

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There’s pretty much nothing in the world that’s as good as a good French dip. If you have some special guests coming to your house for dinner—a boss, a dignitary, a future in-law—this is a sure way to wow ’em.

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FAQs

What is another name for a French dip sandwich? ›

A French dip sandwich, also known as a beef dip, is a hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef (or, sometimes, other meats) on a "French roll" or baguette.

Where did the French dip sandwich originate? ›

Two Los Angeles restaurants, Philippe The Original and Cole's, claim to have invented the sandwich in the early 20th century.

What is the difference between French dip and Italian beef? ›

The main difference between a French Dip and Italian Beef lies in the type of bread and the seasoning. French Dip sandwiches are typically served on a French roll or baguette and are dipped in au jus, while Italian Beef sandwiches are served on an Italian roll and are often seasoned with Italian herbs and spices.

What are 3 food items to serve with dip? ›

Hearty dips call for sturdy dippers. You need a solid platform to support all that good stuff. Tortilla chips, thicker potato chips, crackers, toasts and bagel crisps, bread sticks and pretzels, slices apples and pears, and raw veggies work best with these dips.

What is the name of the famous French sandwich? ›

The croque-monsieur is a classic French grilled cheese sandwich that's a mainstay of Parisian cafes, bars, and bistros, not to mention innumerable take-out counters.

What cut is French Dip made from? ›

Beef roast – For best results, use a chuck roast. You could also use top or bottom round. The one roast to stay away from is eye of round; it is dry and flavorless.

What is a wet French dip sandwich? ›

The basic concept is the same at both places – Philippe's serves their French Dip “wet” which means that the roll is dipped in the meat juices and then filled with roast beef, Cole's serves theirs with a side of au jus which diners dip their sandwich into.

Does Subway do French dips? ›

Introducing your new favorite sandwich: the Southern French Dip, a classic #frenchdipsandwich with a Southern twist, created by Subway and Tastemade.

What is the difference between au jus and French dip? ›

The French dip is called “dip” because the top cut face of the roll is dipped in “au jus”, which just means a broth made from the juices rendered when the beef is cooked.

What is au jus made of? ›

Au jus recipes in the United States often use soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, white or brown sugar, garlic, beets, carrots, onions, or other ingredients to make something more like a gravy. The American jus is sometimes prepared separately, rather than being produced naturally by the food being cooked.

What sandwich is Chicago famous for? ›

The Italian beef is perhaps the most iconic sandwich in all of Chicago. Although it's hotly contested, a large chunk of people think the best one is found at Johnnie's Beef out in Elmwood Park.

What does au jus mean on a menu? ›

Au jus -- pronounced "oh-ZHOO" -- traditionally refers to a dish of roasted meat that is served with its own juices. In its simplest form, jus describes the pan drippings from the roasted meat.

Is beef gravy the same as au jus? ›

Like gravy, jus (pronounced zhoo) starts with the drippings from cooked meat. Unlike gravy, however, it is not thickened with flour; instead, the liquid is reduced until it reaches the desired consistency, which is usually thinner than gravy.

What can I eat with French onion dip besides chips? ›

What do you serve with French onion dip? The obvious answer is good, salty potato chips! But any sort of cracker or sliced veggie would be tasty too. Sliced peppers, cucumbers, or carrots would pair well for a healthy snack!

What to have with a peanut butter sandwich? ›

Bananas, pickles, honey, or marshmallows — they're all ingredients that go with peanut butter, if you ask enough people.

What sides go with roast beef sandwiches? ›

Beef up dinner with these sides.
  • Mom's Scalloped Potatoes. ...
  • Sky High Yorkshire Pudding. ...
  • Honey Dijon Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • Quick and Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes. ...
  • Balsamic Mushrooms. ...
  • Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts. ...
  • Maple Glazed Carrots. ...
  • Savory Green Beans.
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