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Easy French Dip Sandwiches

A French dip sandwich that is quick and easy and the whole family will love.
Print Recipe
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
  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 4 Small Serving Bowls For individual au jus portions

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

For an elevated French dip, consider briefly toasting the cut-side of the hoagie rolls before assembly to add texture and prevent sogginess. Enhance the au jus by simmering a bay leaf or a dash of Worcestershire sauce with the consommé for deeper flavor. Be mindful not to overcook the roast beef in the broth; a quick warm-through is sufficient to maintain its tenderness. For richer flavor, use a high-quality, thinly sliced roast beef from a deli. Ensure the broth is piping hot for dipping to provide a satisfying contrast to the warm sandwich. Adding caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms inside the sandwich can offer an additional layer of savory complexity.