Recipe for french dip sandwich with au jus

This post was last updated on January 16, 2015 to include new images and a recipe video.

The first time Dustin and I sat down for dinner with these french dips with homemade au jus, we knew they were something special.

I used my Hoagie Roll and Roast Beef recipes for the sandwich and made a homemade au jus from the roast beef pan drippings.

To add a special touch to the French Dips, I add a little butter to the sliced hoagie rolls and toast them under the broiler until golden brown. This gives the french dip a little crispiness and extra tasty, buttery flavor. Hard to go wrong there, if you ask me.

I know some people like to dunk the bottom of the hoagie roll into the Au Jus before serving, but I really hate mushy bread so I wait to dunk them until after plating and in a small cup of au jus as needed.

This recipe definitely makes the list for my diner. Some day.

If you don’t want to make your own roast beef, you can buy pre-sliced deli meat at your grocery store.  The au jus won’t have quite as much flavor because there will be no pan drippings, but it will still be flavorful because you’ll briefly cook the roast beef in it prior to topping the sandwich.  Dustin and I used to make our sandwiches like this all the time before I learned how to make a tasty homemade roast beef.

ASPC on Instagram

If you give this recipe a try, let me know what you think by leaving a comment and rating it. And don’t forget to take a picture and tag it #asweetpeachef on Instagram! I LOVE seeing what you come up with. Enjoy!

Make these delicious French Dips with Homemade Au Jus that will blow your mind. Instructions for homemade and pre-sliced deli roast beef.

Categories: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Easy

Keyword: au jus, au jus recipe, french dip recipe

Servings: 6

Calories: 712 kcal

• 6 hoagie rolls here's my recipe
• 1-2 lbs cooked roast beef and reserved pan drippings in roasting pan here's my recipe
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock plus more as needed
• 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce plus more as needed
• 2-4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 6-8 thin slices provolone cheese

1. Heat oven broiler to high.

2. Using drippings from roast beef pan, spoon out most of oil, if applicable. Place roasting pan over medium high heat on stove top. Add beef stock and soy sauce to pan and, using a wooden (or non-abrasive) spoon, scrape off browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 8-10 minutes. If sauce is too salty, add more beef broth. If not salty enough, add more soy sauce, as needed, until it reaches desired flavor.

3. Slice hoagie rolls in half, lengthwise. Spread a thin layer of butter over each half (top and bottom) of roll. Place rolls, butter side up, on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Place bread under the broiler and broil until butter is melted and bread starts to turn golden brown. Careful not to let bread burn. Once golden brown, remove from oven. Take the "tops" off the baking sheet and set aside. Leave the "bottoms" on the baking sheet for later. Keep broiler on.

4. Slice roast beef into very, very thin slices. Place slices in hot Au Jus on the stove and cook for 1 minute. Using tongs or a fork, carefully remove roast beef slices and layer on each "bottom" half of the sandwich with desired amount. Top each with a slice of provolone cheese and replace under the broiler until cheese is melted, about 1-2 minutes.

5. Remove from broiler and place the "top" half on each sandwich. Slice each french dip in half and serve alongside a small cup of Au Jus (and a dab of horseradish, if desired) for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

French Dips with Homemade Au Jus

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 712 Calories from Fat 304

% Daily Value*

Fat 33.8g52%

Saturated Fat 16.2g81%

Cholesterol 124.1mg41%

Carbohydrates 581g194%

Fiber 3.6g14%

Sugar 0.8g1%

Protein 41.7g83%

Vitamin A 500IU10%

Calcium 240mg24%

Iron 5.8mg32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links for the kitchen item(s) I use 🙂

Lacey Baier

Hey y’all, I’m Lacey Baier and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a healthy lifestyle influencer and the creator of this clean-eating blog and YouTube channel, A Sweet Pea Chef. My recipes have been published on Food Network, Good Morning America, FoxNews, Tastemade, Fitness Magazine, and much more. I live in Dallas, Texas with my husband and four kiddos. Let’s get started!

My Fave High Protein Snacks For Weight Loss

Looking to increase your daily protein intake? Enjoy this extensive list of yummy high-protein snacks to keep you satisfied and energized all day! I love a good snack. Sometimes after a...