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Easy French Dip Sandwiches

A French dip sandwich that is quick and easy and the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American, French
Servings 4 people
Calories 1764.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet For toasting rolls and baking sandwiches
  • 1 Medium Saucepan For preparing and warming the au jus and beef
  • 1 Tongs Essential for handling the warmed roast beef and assembling
  • 1 Ladle For serving the hot au jus efficiently
  • 4 Small Serving Bowls Crucial for individual portions of au jus

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 4 hoagie rolls split lengthwise
  • 1 10.5 ounce can beef consomme
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
  • 8 slices provolone cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Open hoagie rolls and lay them out on a baking sheet. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Heat beef consommé and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to make a rich beef broth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Place roast beef in broth and warm for 3 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Arrange meat on hoagie rolls and top each roll with 2 slices of provolone. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Bake sandwiches in the preheated oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve sandwiches with small bowls of warm broth for dipping. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

Notes

To elevate the 'au jus,' consider simmering the beef consommé with a bay leaf, a crushed garlic clove, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce for deeper flavor. A crucial tip is to lightly toast the hoagie rolls in the oven before assembly, possibly with a thin spread of garlic butter, to create a protective barrier against sogginess and add textural contrast. Ensure the deli roast beef is only warmed gently in the broth, not cooked, to maintain its tender texture. For optimal enjoyment, serve the sandwiches immediately with the au jus piping hot in separate, individual bowls. Watch baking time closely to prevent over-browning the rolls while ensuring the cheese is perfectly melted.