French Dip Sandwiches

I love a good French dip sandwich on a cold day. Besides the tender meat, the key is a great au jus for dipping. And oooey, gooey melted cheese. Yum. I like to get my bread good and soggy. Yes, I over-dunk. Leave it in there for a while to soak up all that beefy flavor. Then let it drip all over the place. Remember my motto: the messier it is, the better it tastes. That applies to French dip sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs. Anything and everything. There has to be some juices dripping all over or it’s just not a proper sandwich. And there needs to be some cheese melting down from the sides of the sandwich, too.

French Dip Sandwiches Version 2.0

Spice Up The Classic

I prefer pepperjack cheese on my French dips only because I like a little extra kick. I think provolone is a more traditional cheese. The meat is also great on French dip crescents, an excellent party treat.

French Dip Sandwiches Version 2.0
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French Dip Sandwiches

I love a good French dip sandwich on a cold day. Besides the tender meat, the key is a great au jus for dipping. And oooey, gooey melted cheese. Yum.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 2885kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 4 pound rump roast
  • 14 ounce beef broth
  • 10 ½ ounce French onion soup
  • 12 ounce beer use a full-flavored beer
  • 8 French rolls or a large Italian bread loaf
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • sliced cheese provolone, pepperjack… mozzarella, whichever you prefer

Instructions

  • Trim excess fat from the roast.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Add the meat. Brown on all sides.
  • Add broth, soup, and beer. Cook on low for 7 hours.
  • Toast buns. Thin slice the beef against the grain (or shred with a fork) and stack on bread. Cover with cheese and melt under broiler.
  • Strain sauce and serve with sandwiches for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 2885kcal | Carbohydrates: 238g | Protein: 88g | Fat: 173g | Saturated Fat: 91g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 2005mg | Potassium: 1806mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 140g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 14mg

Nutritional values are approximate.