leftover french dip sandwiches

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

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.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For leftover french dip sandwiches

  • 2 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2
    onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 tsp
    sugar
  • salt, to taste (i don't add this because the au jus is salty enough)
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 c
    sherry (or dry white wine)
  • 1 oz
    au jus gravy package
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    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

  • 1
    Melt 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.
  • 2
    Make packaged au jus gravy according to package directions.
  • 3
    Heat olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic for about 30 seconds. Set aside.
  • 4
    Slice baguette into sandwich-size slices.
  • 5
    Brush bread halves with the reserved garlic oil and broil until toasted.
  • 6
    Layer sandwiches: baguette bottom, roast beef dipped in au jus, onions, slices of cheese and baguette top.
  • 7
    Serve remaining au jus on the side for dipping.
  • 8
    Add a big salad for a quick, delicious dinner.

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