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    You are here: Home » Food » Recipes » French Dip Sandwich with Homemade Au Jus

    French Dip Sandwich with Homemade Au Jus

    November 13, 2019 By Sean Martin 5 Comments

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    French Dip Sandwiches made with leftover Prime Rib, and dunked into a homemade Au Jus, is truly the ultimate sandwich for all you meat lovers out there!

    Nothing beats a warm toasted bun and french dip sandwich with an herbaceous and equally warm Au Jus sauce. Use leftover Prime Rib or any roast beef and dunk it into a flavorful beef stock based sauce.

    french dip sandwich with cheese, peppers, and sauce
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    • What is a French Dip Sandwich?
    • What is the Best Meat for French Dip Sandwiches?
    • What is the Best Roll for a French Dip?
    • How to Make a French Dip Sandwich
    • What is Au Jus
    • How To Make Au Jus
    • Other Sandwich Recipes
    • French Dip Sandwich Recipe with Au Jus

    After holiday meals we often find ourselves with leftover Beef Rib Roast or Prime Rib and look for creative ways to use it. One of our favorites, is this simple French Dip that takes just minutes to make and can easily feed one, or a whole family.

    What is a French Dip Sandwich?

    Simply put it’s a roast beef sandwich served warm, and often served with a beef stock based dipping sauce called Au Jus to dip the sandwich in. And while several U.S. based restaurants claim to have the original, it’s uncertain who actually invented the sandwich (and no it wasn’t originated in France). This meat filled sandwich can also beef called a beef dip, or dip sandwich.

    While not traditional, we absolutely LOVE topping our sandwiches with some spicy pickled peppers (like Mama Lil’s). (That’s totally NOT an affiliate link, by the way, we just love those peppers and think you will too!). We also like to serve our sandwiches with some spicy horseradish mayo and Swiss or Provolone cheese.

    What is the Best Meat for French Dip Sandwiches?

    There are several cuts to choose from, and they don’t all have to be beef. The key is thin slices, and that’s why this makes a great leftover meal for beef roasts. Some ideas include:

    • Prime Rib or Rib Roast Beef
    • Beef Tenderloin or Pork Tenderloin
    • Sirloin Roast
    • Strip Loin

    What is the Best Roll for a French Dip?

    We love the classic French Roll. It’s soft and holds the meat and cheese well. Other great options include a baguette, hoagie, or even a ciabatta. Ideally use a roll that has some length, making it easy to dip in the au jus beef sauce.

    Two French Dip Sandwiches on a platter to go in the oven.

    How to Make a French Dip Sandwich

    1. Thinly slice the roast beef, ideally using a meat slicer.
    2. Using broiler on high, broil the roll with cheese for 3 minutes, to allow the cheese to melt and toast the roll a bit.
    3. Make the Au Jus so you can serve it warm.
    4. Pile the meat and additional ingredients on the sliced roll and dunk in the Au Jus.
    Dunking a French Dip Sandwich into homemade Au Jus

    What is Au Jus

    Au Jus is technically the juices of meat from its own cooking. Our beef dip or French Dip Au Jus is based in beef broth, with added flavors (vegetables) because we are using leftover meat. Beef broth itself is not very flavorful so we add our own flavor to it at a slow simmer.

    How To Make Au Jus

    1. Start with two cups of beef stock or broth.
    2. Add any ingredients you like for flavor (we like to add sautéed vegetables, like leeks, celery, and carrots). As the ingredients slowly simmer with the beef stock, the flavor is pulled from the ingredients into the stock.
    3. Strain the stock after 15 – 20 minutes and serve with the sandwich.
    Making homemade Au Jus dipping sauce.

    Other Sandwich Recipes

    • Smoked Brisket Grilled Cheese
    • Prime Rib Steak Sandwich
    • Lamb Meatball Pita
    • Smoked Meatball Sandwiches
    • Pulled Beef Sandwich in Red Wine Braise
    Two French Dip Sandwiches made with leftover Prime Rib served with homemade au jus sauce.
    French Dip Sandwiches on a cutting board with homemade au jus sauce

    French Dip Sandwich Recipe with Au Jus

    An easy French Dip Sandwich with leftover Prime Rib, and a homemade Au Jus served warm.
    4.54 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 801kcal
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
    Cost: $25.00

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound thinly sliced prime rib roast or other beef roast
    • 4 French or Hoagie Rolls
    • 8 slices Provolone Cheese (or Swiss Cheese)
    • 1 cup diced hot peppers, like Mama Lil's
    • ½ cup horseradish mayo (recipe below)
    • 8 leaves butter lettuce

    Horseradish Mayonaise

    • ½ cup mayonaise
    • 3 tablespoons extra hot horseradish
    • ½ lemon juiced

    Au Jus

    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium carrot, chopped
    • 1 rib celery, chopped
    • ⅓ cup leeks, chopped
    • 2 cups beef stock or beef broth
    • 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
    • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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    Instructions

    Horseradish Mayo

    • Combine mayo, horseradish, and lemon juice into a bowl and combine.

    Au Jus

    • In a medium size pan over medium heat add olive oil. Sauté carrots, celery, and leeks for 6 – 8 minutes or until soft. Add beef stock, peppercorns, chili pepper flakes, and salt and bring to a simmer for additional 15 – 20 minutes.
    • Strain solids and reserve warm liquid for the Au Jus. Discard the solids.

    French Dip Sandwich

    • Turn on broiler on high. Slice the rolls open and add the provolone. Place under broiler on middle rack and remove when cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
    • Place remaining ingredients on the sandwich and then close the roll. Don't cut sandwich up, as it will make it easier to dip into the Au Jus.

    Notes

    We love to use leftover Prime Rib for these sandwiches. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 2990mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2901IU | Vitamin C: 83mg | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Comments

    1. Jeff says

      January 01, 2023 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      The au jus was perfection. Great, easy, quick recipe.

      Reply
    2. Adonia says

      August 19, 2022 at 10:02 pm

      4 stars
      The picture shows ‘butter lettuce’ on the sandwich? No mention of that anywhere!

      Reply
      • Sean Martin says

        August 20, 2022 at 11:53 am

        It’s optional but if you see it in the photo feel free to add it. We updated the recipe card to include it should you feel so inclined.

        Reply
    3. Lisa May says

      February 01, 2022 at 1:30 am

      Made large prime rib at Christmas then froze a couple ribs. Defrosted one tonight and made 4 ahhhhmazing French dip sandwiches with au jus. Incredible. Just incredible.

      Reply
    4. Brittany says

      November 19, 2019 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      These pictures are making me so hungry. Mayonaise and horseradish are such a great combo! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply

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