French Dip Grilled Cheese (Print View)
Crisp bread, tender beef, caramelized onions, Swiss, and savory au jus for classic French dip comfort.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sandwich Assembly
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8 slices French bread, crusty
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8 slices Swiss cheese
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12 ounces roast beef, thinly sliced
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2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for spreading
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1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Au Jus Preparation
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2 cups low-sodium beef broth
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter with olive oil. Add thinly sliced onions and sauté, stirring regularly, until deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer onions to a plate and set aside.
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Wipe out the skillet. In a small saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sprig of thyme. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve and keep warm.
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Arrange 4 slices of French bread on a work surface. Layer each with 1 slice Swiss cheese, a portion of roast beef, caramelized onions, and a second slice of Swiss cheese. Top each with the remaining bread slices.
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Spread unsalted butter evenly on the outside of each sandwich.
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Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches on the surface and grill for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is crisp and golden and cheese is melted.
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Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately with warm au jus on the side for dipping.
# Notes:
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Ensure onions are deeply caramelized for maximum flavor and sweetness.
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Strain the au jus for a smooth dipping sauce.