Description
This Ground Beef French Dip Sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe featuring caramelized onions, seasoned ground beef, provolone cheese, and a flavorful au jus for dipping. Perfect for a satisfying main course meal with rich, savory flavors and a melty cheesy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Au Jus
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Assembly
- 4 hoagie rolls or French rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the thinly sliced onions until soft and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute to enhance flavor.
- Cook Ground Beef: Push the caramelized onions to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the sandwich from being greasy.
- Season Beef Mixture: Stir Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper into the cooked beef. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes to blend the flavors together perfectly.
- Prepare Au Jus: In a separate saucepan, combine beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, resulting in a rich and aromatic dipping sauce.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Slice each hoagie roll lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fill each roll generously with the ground beef and caramelized onion mixture, then top with 2 slices of provolone cheese per sandwich.
- Broil Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, watching carefully, until the provolone cheese melts and becomes bubbly and slightly golden.
- Serve: Serve the hot sandwiches immediately with a small bowl of the warm au jus on the side for dipping, enhancing every bite with savory juices.
Notes
- Toast the rolls lightly before filling for an extra crunchy texture.
- Substitute provolone cheese with Swiss or mozzarella for a different flavor profile.
- You can prepare the au jus ahead of time and reheat it when ready to serve to save time.
