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French dip sandwich with slow-braised beef, melted provolone and a bowl of au jus for dipping

French Dip Sandwich

Slow-braised, fall-apart tender beef, homemade au jus made for dipping, and a horseradish mayo you shouldn’t skip. Sandwich Sundays Ep. 34.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1270

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb bottom round or chuck roast
  • 3 tbsp beef tallow or olive oil divided
  • salt & black pepper
  • 2 large yellow onions sliced
  • 8-10 garlic cloves smashed
  • 3/4 cup dry Cabernet
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth plus more if needed
  • 1 1/2 tsp beef base or 1-2 bouillon cubes
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • French rolls or hoagie rolls
  • provolone cheese 4 slices per sandwich
For the horseradish mayo
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 3 tbsp cream-style horseradish
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Pat the roast dry and season generously with salt & pepper.
  2. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp tallow in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear roast on all sides, about 10-12 minutes total. Work in batches if needed.
  3. Add the remaining tallow & onions. Cook for 12-15 minutes until deeply browned. Add garlic and tomato paste & cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the Cabernet, scrape up the browned bits, & simmer until reduced by half.
  5. Add beef broth, beef base, Worcestershire, soy sauce, balsamic, thyme, & bay leaves. The liquid should come about halfway up the roast.
  6. Cover and braise at 300°F for 3-3 1/2 hours, until fork-tender.
  7. Remove the beef and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Strain the jus and simmer for 10-15 minutes to concentrate the flavor.
  8. Mix all horseradish mayo ingredients together.
  9. Thinly slice the beef against the grain or shred it, then warm it in the jus.
  10. Spread horseradish mayo on the rolls, add provolone, and toast at 350°F for about 5 minutes until melted. Pile on the beef, add more cheese, & broil until bubbly.
  11. Serve with a bowl of hot au jus for dipping!

Nutrition

Calories: 1270kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 73gFat: 73gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 2060mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 717mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Crockpot: After steps 1-5, transfer to slow cooker and cook on low 8-9 hours. Finish au jus & sandwich steps above.
Tip: Store leftovers in the jus.

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