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French Dip Crescents

I had a little meat and au jus left over from the French dip sandwiches I made the other day. I figured I’d try something new and make them into French dip crescents. They came out tasting just like French dip sandwiches, with a lighter and fluffier exterior. Quite tasty and moist, and fun for dipping. These little yummies make for fun appetizers.

French Dip Crescents

These are the perfect size to serve as appetizers for the big game. Just make sure you have a few paper towels on hand. The sandwiches are a tad messy after you dip them. After they are quite messy.

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Also try my French dip sandwiches.

French Dip Crescents
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French Dip Crescents

French dip crescents taste just like French dip sandwiches, with a lighter and fluffier exterior. Quite tasty and moist, and fun for dipping. These little yummies make for fun appetizers
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword French dip
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Warm the meat and au jus over medium heat.
  • Divide the crescent rolls into 8 large triangles.
  • Add 1/2 slice of cheese to dough and top with 2 tablespoons of meat.
  • Roll up and seal the dough.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and cook 15 minutes or until the dough is golden brown.
  • Serve with the au jus for dipping.

Notes

Also great made using those tiny smoked sausages instead of the leftover French dip meat.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Kicked Up French Dip Sandwiches

I recently made a yummy pot roast sandwich. As soon as we finished off all of the pot roast I was already jonesin’ for more. Instead of making the same thing again, I made kicked up French dip sandwiches. What’s great about them? The addition of a tasty creamy horseradish sauce and caramelized onions. The result was over-the-top good. Super tender meat with great beefy flavor, wonderful onions, and a horseradish kick to boot.

Kicked Up French Dip Sandwiches

A Better French Dip

I used to make more ‘normal’ French dip sandwiches. You know, thin sliced beef with an au jus for dipping. Not ‘kicked up French dip sandwiches’, but still good stuff. But now I’m addicted to shredded beef dip sandwiches with a wonderful horseradish sauce and caramelized onions.

I got the inspiration from my pot roast sandwich, which is actually my take on the same sandwich from the Hobnob Corner Restaurant in Nashville, Indiana. Their tremendously tender super-flavorful beef sandwiches are a big favorite of mine anytime I’m in town.

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Amazon Fresh – Artisan Bake at Home French Style Demi Baguette, 12 oz (2 ct)

Also try my French dip crescents.

French Dip Sandwiches
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Kicked Up French Dip Sandwiches

I used to make more ‘normal’ French dip sandwiches. You know, thin sliced beef with an au jus for dipping. Good stuff. But now I’m addicted to shredded beef dip sandwiches with a wonderful horseradish sauce and caramelized onions.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 696kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Caramelized onions

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 small sweet onions sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
  • Add the beef and brown on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add broth, soup, and beer.
  • Simmer for 7-8 hours, turning occasionally, until meat is falling apart and tender.
  • Remove meat and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing or chopping.
  • Place chopped meat into a separate pot.
  • Add a ladleful or two of the broth sauce. Keep warm.
  • Warm the bread.
  • Slather both sides of the bread with the horseradish sauce.
  • Add meat and cheese. Top with the onions.
  • Serve with a bowl of strained broth for dipping.

Caramelized onions

  • Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and cook until they start to brown.
  • Reduce heat and continue to cook the onions until they are golden brown and caramelized, 10-15 minutes.

Notes

Serve with plenty of napkins.

Nutrition

Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 398mg | Potassium: 1072mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 6mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich

I can now throw away the old recipe I had for making slow cooker French dip sandwiches. You know the one. Beef, French onion soup, beef broth and beer and that’s it. I thought that was pretty good in fact. But there’s better and this is it. This version takes that concept to new places. The combination of soy sauce, red wine vinegar and spices really gives these sandwiches a rich fantastic flavor. It is totally unlike the flavor of any dip sandwich I’d had or made before. Of course the meat is fall apart tender, but it’s tasty through-and-through. And the dipping sauce? Straw-worthy.

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich

Save The Bun! Save The Bun!

I put fresh mozzarella slices on the bottom slices of bread before piling them high with the moist meat when I made this slow cooker French dip sandwich. The cheese helps keep the bread from getting too soggy. That may seem odd since you’re going to end up dipping the sandwich anyways. But you don’t want the entire thing to just fall apart. The cheese helps prevent that.

My rule with a messy sandwich has always been: once you pick it up, don’t set it down. Then you won’t have any ‘problems’. And remember, the ‘messier the better’ rule applies here. So pile it high and dunk it deep!

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Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

I love sandwiches topped with tender slow-cooked beef. Try my spicy Italian and beef debris po boy sandwiches too.

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich
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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich

I can now throw away the old recipe I had for making slow cooker French dip sandwiches. This version takes that concept to new places.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 2863kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Creole Contessa

Equipment

slow cooker
slow cooker

Ingredients

For the shredded beef

For the sandwiches

Instructions

For the shredded beef

  • Brown the roast in a large pot or Dutch oven if desired.
  • Place remaining beef ingredients into a slow cooker set to high and stir to combine.
  • Add the beef, cover, and cook 5 hours until the beef is fall-apart tender.
  • Remove beef (careful as it will crumble) and shred completely. Return to slow cooker for 30 more minutes.

For the sandwiches

  • Slather rolls with mayo.
  • Add cheese.
  • Top with meat and peppers and serve with a bowl of additional slow cooker juices for dipping.

Notes

Serve with plenty of napkins.

Nutrition

Calories: 2863kcal | Carbohydrates: 242g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 180g | Saturated Fat: 96g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 2230mg | Potassium: 1658mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 142g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 14mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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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. 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.

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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
  • Swiss cheese sliced

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.

Notes

Substitute provolone, pepper jack… mozzarella, whichever cheese you prefer.

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.

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