French Dip Grilled Cheese
This French Dip Grilled Cheese combines crispy bread, melted Swiss cheese, and flavorful roast beef with a savory dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- 8 slices crusty French bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 12 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter plus extra for spreading
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Au Jus
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwiches by layering roast beef, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese between two slices of French bread. Spread butter on the outer sides of the bread.
- Grill the sandwiches in the skillet until the bread is golden and the cheese melts, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- In a saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve the sandwiches with the au jus for dipping.
Notes
You can add additional seasonings to the au jus for more flavor.