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French Dip Sandwich

Cultural Context

The French Dip Sandwich is believed to have originated in Los Angeles in the early 20th century, possibly created by a French immigrant. It features thinly sliced roast beef on a crusty roll, often served with au jus for dipping. This sandwich has become a beloved American classic, with variations popping up across the country, showcasing regional meats and breads.

AmericanUSmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb roast beef (horse head london broil)
provolone cheese (sliced)
1 beef bouillon cube
Worcestershire sauce
1 cup water
dense sandwich bread (hollowed out)
butter
Italian seasoning (for fries)

beef roast

🥗Healthier: turkey roast

💰Cheaper: roast beef deli slices

Turkey is leaner and deli slices are more affordable.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while American cheese is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and chicken broth is usually cheaper.

French bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain is healthier while baguette is often more affordable.

1

Welcome to my kitchen!

2

Grab some roast beef from the deli, preferably horse head london broil.

3

Slice provolone cheese at the deli or use any cheese you prefer.

4

For the au jus, use a beef bouillon cube and Worcestershire sauce, cooking it in the microwave.

5

Take a little over a cup of water and add the bouillon cube, microwaving for 2 minutes and stirring until thickened.

6

Slice the dense sandwich bread open but keep it intact for dipping.

7

Hollow out some of the bread to make room for the filling.

8

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and butter the sliced bread for toasting.

9

Place the cheese in the skillet first, then add the roast beef on top to keep it medium rare.

10

Drizzle some of the au jus over the roast beef while it warms up.

11

Assemble the sandwich with the melted cheese and roast beef in the hollowed bread.

12

Serve with fries, adding Italian seasoning on top.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

non-stick skilletmicrowave

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

French Dipped SandwichDip Sandwich

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