French Dips
French Dips
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 2 pounds top round beef
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Au Jus and Assembly
- 2 yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 crusty bread, sliced
- 8 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
- 1
Place the 2 pounds of top round beef in a large bowl. Add the soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned beef on all sides until well browned. This typically takes about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
In the same pan (or a separate one if preferred), add the 4 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the sliced yellow onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and caramelized to a rich golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
Pour the 2 cups of beef broth into the pan with the caramelized onions. Stir in the 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Return the seared beef to the pan with the broth and onions. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to tenderize.
⏱️ 60 min
- 6
While the beef is simmering, slice your crusty bread. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Place 1-2 slices of Provolone cheese on each slice of bread.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Preheat your broiler or oven to 375°F (190°C). Toast the bread with the Provolone cheese until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Carefully remove the beef from the broth and place it on a cutting board. Slice the beef thinly against the grain. This helps ensure tender slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Assemble the French Dip sandwiches by layering the thinly sliced beef onto the cheesy bread. Serve immediately with the remaining beef broth (au jus) in small bowls for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
French Dips
For the Beef
- 2 pounds top round beef
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Au Jus and Assembly
- 2 yellow onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 crusty bread, sliced
- 8 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
- 1
Place the 2 pounds of top round beef in a large bowl. Add the soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated with the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the seasoned beef on all sides until well browned. This typically takes about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
In the same pan (or a separate one if preferred), add the 4 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the sliced yellow onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and caramelized to a rich golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
Pour the 2 cups of beef broth into the pan with the caramelized onions. Stir in the 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Return the seared beef to the pan with the broth and onions. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to tenderize.
⏱️ 60 min - 6
While the beef is simmering, slice your crusty bread. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet. Place 1-2 slices of Provolone cheese on each slice of bread.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Preheat your broiler or oven to 375°F (190°C). Toast the bread with the Provolone cheese until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is lightly golden. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Carefully remove the beef from the broth and place it on a cutting board. Slice the beef thinly against the grain. This helps ensure tender slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Assemble the French Dip sandwiches by layering the thinly sliced beef onto the cheesy bread. Serve immediately with the remaining beef broth (au jus) in small bowls for dipping.
⏱️ 5 min