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French Dip Grilled Cheese

Ultimate Comfort: French Dip Grilled Cheese Delight

Savor a melt-in-your-mouth French Dip Grilled Cheese with tender roast beef and gooey Swiss cheese, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices Crusty French Bread Consider using sourdough.
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Provolone or Gruyère are great substitutes.
  • 8 ounces Thinly Sliced Roast Beef Leftover roast beef works well.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Thinly sliced; essential for flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use salted butter for added flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Aids in caramelization.
For the Au Jus
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth Savory foundation for au jus.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds tangy umami flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Enhances savory notes.
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Adds aroma to the broth.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Can substitute with dried.
  • to taste Salt Basic seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Basic seasoning.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Caramelizing Onions and Preparing Au Jus
  1. Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced yellow onions and stir frequently for 12-15 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of low-sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 minced clove of garlic, and a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Simmer for about 5 minutes and season with salt and black pepper.
Assembling and Grilling Sandwiches
  1. Layer one slice of crusty French bread with Swiss cheese, followed by sliced roast beef and caramelized onions. Top with more Swiss cheese and another slice of bread.
  2. Spread softened butter on the outer sides of each sandwich. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and grill for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Remove grilled sandwiches from the skillet, slice diagonally, and serve warm with au jus for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To keep leftovers crisp, reheat in a toaster oven rather than a microwave. Adjust au jus seasonings to taste before serving.

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