Easy French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
These easy French dip sandwiches combine deli roast beef, melted cheese, Kaiser rolls, and a simple au jus for a warm family dinner that is ready in about 15 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
- 10 Kaiser rolls
- 30-40 slices deli roast beef approximately 3–4 slices per sandwich
- 10 slices provolone, Swiss, or mozzarella cheese
- 1 packet au jus mix
- Water or additional ingredients called for on the au jus package
- Sautéed onions optional
Prepare the au jus according to the instructions on the package. Keep it warm until serving.
Preheat the oven broiler and position an oven rack where the sandwiches can toast without sitting too close to the heating element.
Slice the Kaiser rolls in half and arrange them open-faced on a large baking sheet.
Place 3–4 slices of deli roast beef on the bottom half of each roll.
Top each portion of roast beef with one slice of provolone, Swiss, or mozzarella cheese. Add sautéed onions before the cheese, if desired.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler.
Broil for a few minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are lightly toasted.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the tops on the sandwiches.
Divide the warm au jus between small bowls and serve it on the side for dipping.
- Broilers vary considerably. Watch the sandwiches closely so the rolls do not burn.
- You can substitute another sturdy sandwich roll for the Kaiser rolls.
- If you don’t want to prepare au jus, serve these as simple warm roast beef and cheese sandwiches.
- Store leftover sandwiches wrapped in foil in the refrigerator.
- Reheat foil-wrapped sandwiches at 400°F for 10–15 minutes or until warmed through.