French Dip Sandwich (2024)

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French Dip recipe made quick and easy in the Instant Pot will have you coming back for more. I know my sons always come back for 2nds and always want the leftovers too!

I have loved French Dip Sandwiches since I first had one as a kid and I’m always on the search for the perfect French Dip Recipe.

To me, I want the perfect balance of flavor, tender meat, caramelized onions and a nice toasty roll. When all those things combine, you have the perfect French Dip recipe to love and enjoy.

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What is a French Dip?

A French Dip Sandwich is hot sandwich with tender thin slices of meat on a french roll. Many times served with melted cheese and dipped in the juices of the cooked meat.

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How to Eat a French Dip Sandwich?

Serve shredded beef on a toasted hoagie roll or french roll with a side of drippings called Au Jus. Add a slice of cheese to top and melt. As you eat the sandwich dip into the au jus.

How to Cook a French Dip?

This is an Instant Pot Recipe for French Dip Sandwiches. However you can also make this in a Crock Pot or even an oven, however it will just take more time cooking as you will want to cook it slowly.

I prefer to sear my roast in a cast iron skillet before I cook it, but you can sear your roast with the Instant Pot on saute’ and keep this recipe to one pot just as easily.

The Instant Pot will pressure cook the roast and break it down to a tender cut of meat. Use a Rump Roast or a Bottom Round for best results.

It’s easy to reduce down red wine in the Instant Pot and sautéing up the onions which gives the onions a beautiful flavor that holds throughout the recipe.

Keep an eye on the onions, stirring them occasionally so they do not burn.

Your roast will shred and fall apart and make the perfect French Dip Sandwiches ever.

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Quick Tips

Choose a hard roll is best as all the juices will soak through the bread and a softer roll will fall apart. Plus the crusty toasted roll is wonderful when soaked in Au Juice.

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Step by Step Instructions

  • In the Instant Pot or frying pan sear all sides of roast in Olive Oil
  • In the Instant Pot add Red Wine and Onions and Saute’. Reduce Red Wine by half
  • Add seared roast and sprinkle additional seasons on top. Cook on Manual for 90 minutes and all 30 minutes NR
  • Butter insides of hard rolls and toast in oven under broil
  • Add shredded meat on toasted rolls and add provolone cheese and add back to oven to melt cheese.
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French Dip Sandwich

Delicious French Dip Sandwich made easy in the Instant Pot. French Dip Recipe is a perfect afternoon lunch, or dinner meal. With easy prep, you will love how quick and easy making French Dip Sandwiches truly are.

Cook Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time2 hours hrs

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, French

Servings: 6 People

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb Beef Roast
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • ¾ cup Red Wine
  • 1 Onion - Sliced
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 cloves garlic - Crushed
  • 1 Tbs Italian Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Tbl olive oil
  • 6 Rolls
  • 6 Provolone Cheese - Slices

Instructions

  • In your Instant Pot on sauté or over medium high heat in a skillet heat Olive Oil and sear roast on all sides. This takes about 2 minutes per side depending on how hot your pan is. Remove roast and set aside.

  • In the Instant Pot on Saute, pour Red Wine and sliced onions. Reduce down by half and sauté onions.

  • Add seared roast on top of onions and add beef broth, salt, pepper, garlic, Italian seasonings and bay leaf.

  • Set to manual for 90 minutes and pressure up. Allow natural release for 30 minutes when complete.

  • Remove Bay Leaf.Using forks, shed roast and allow to soak in juices.

  • On a baking sheet butter the insides of your rolls and place under broiler for 2 minutes or until toasted.

  • Add shredded roast to rolls and top with provolone cheese and place back under broiler to melt cheese

  • Serve with a side of au juice and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 15mg

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FAQs

What is a French dip sandwich made of? ›

French Dip sandwiches made with tender (slow cooked) roast beef topped with melted cheese on a toasted hoagie and served with au jus.

What is on classic French Dip & Swiss? ›

Roast beef. Swiss. Sub roll. French au jus sauce.

Is au jus the same as beef broth? ›

Beef broth is made by simmering beef bones, mirepoix (typically onion, carrots, and celery), hearty herbs, and spices in water, to extract flavor into the liquid. Au jus is basically beefed up beef broth. Amplify the savory flavor of beef broth by simmering it with drippings from roast beef (double beef flavor).

What is au jus made of? ›

Au jus recipes in the United States often use soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, white or brown sugar, garlic, beets, carrots, onions, or other ingredients to make something more like a gravy. The American jus is sometimes prepared separately, rather than being produced naturally by the food being cooked.

What's a good side for French Dip sandwiches? ›

Serving Suggestions. Enjoy your French dip sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries, a simple green salad, or crispy potato chips. For dinner guests, consider pairing sandwiches with roasted potatoes or creamy mac and cheese.

What is the difference between beef dip and French Dip? ›

A French dip sandwich, also known as a beef dip, is a hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef (or, sometimes, other meats) on a "French roll" or baguette.

What cheese is on Arby's French Dip? ›

Arby's French Dip, which consists of roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwiched between two slabs of ciabatta bread with a sauce container to dip the whole menu item in, appears to enjoy a good amount of popularity with the fan base.

What is the difference between French onion dip and onion dip? ›

What is the difference between French onion dip and regular onion dip? French onion dip is typically made with French onion soup mix, a mixture of dried onions and beef bouillon. Onion dip is made with only onions.

Why is it called French onion dip? ›

It is not French cuisine; it is called "French" because it is made with dehydrated French onion soup mix.

Is brown gravy mix the same as au jus? ›

Au jus and brown gravy are similar, but not quite the same. The main difference is that au jus is thin and light sauce, while gravy is substantially thicker thanks to roux.

What is the closest thing to beef broth? ›

Like beef broth, chicken broth is a kitchen staple and makes a good substitute if you are all out of the meaty broth. This savory, salty liquid has a milder flavor than beef broth but is a good one-to-one replacement. Chicken broth also has a similar nutrition profile to beef broth, low in calories and high in sodium.

What does Arby's use for au jus? ›

Arby's Au Jus Sauce is made with a combination of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and various seasonings to create a rich and savory flavor. How is Arby's Au Jus Sauce typically used? Arby's Au Jus Sauce is commonly used as a dipping sauce for their signature roast beef sandwiches.

What is a substitute for au jus in Mississippi chicken? ›

A mouthwatering, shredded chicken dish flavored with homemade ranch seasoning, ghee (or vegan butter) and pepperoncini peppers, and an easy au jus mix replacement: chicken broth and coconut aminos!

What kind of meat is a French dip sandwich made from? ›

BEEF Most French dip recipes are made with chuck or rump roast. The beef cooks until tender and we find it easiest to pull the beef into big chunks instead of cutting it. As long as it is braised in liquid and extra tender, it will be perfect in French dips!

What are the main ingredients in French onion dip? ›

room temperature cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl, stirring until the mixture is smooth. Add the caramelized onions to the dip and stir to combine.

What meat is roast beef? ›

There's no single cut of beef that is necessary to make roast beef; some common cuts include top-round roast, top sirloin roast, bottom-round roast, and eye of round roast. We usually use a top-round roast, but a bottom-round roast would work too.

Is onion and French onion dip the same? ›

What is the difference between French onion dip and regular onion dip? French onion dip is typically made with French onion soup mix, a mixture of dried onions and beef bouillon. Onion dip is made with only onions.

Does Subway make a French dip sandwich? ›

French Dip, a classic #frenchdipsandwich with a. Southern twist, created by Subway and Tastemade. #SubwayXTastemade.

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