Easy French Dip Sandwiches with Au Jus
Easy French Dip Sandwiches are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, weekend lunch, or game day party. Use your favorite rolls and either Provolone or Mozzarella cheese, because they melt so well, for an easy meal. No special equipment is necessary.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
My family loves beef. So when I went through my recipe box looking for inspiration I came across these easy French dip sandwiches that I have not made in a very long time. It’s one of our favorite sandwiches.
- Starting with a can of French Onion Soup gives this hot sandwich so much flavor.
- Use both Mozzarella and Provolone cheeses for great flavor. There is lots of melty cheese.
- If you need extra au jus, just doctor up a second can of soup.
- It’s an easy recipe the whole family will enjoy.
- The doctored-up soup makes the au jus sauce. No need for a separate au jus recipe.
- The cooking time is quick, even with putting the sandwiches in the oven to melt the cheese.
Ingredients
- Sliced Roast Beef – I get it in the deli section of my grocery store.
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Can of French Onion Soup
- Water
- Provolone Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Hoagie Buns or Sub Rolls
What kind of cheese do you use in a French dip recipe?
The best cheeses for French dip sandwiches are melty cheeses such as Mozzarella cheese, Provolone cheese, or Swiss Cheese. I have been known to use a combination of Mozzarella and Provolone.
I like to line the hoagie roll with slices of Provolone, to help keep the bun from getting soggy, and then add shredded Mozzarella cheese over the top.
When I found this recipe in my recipe box, I doctored it up just a bit with the addition of Worcestershire sauce. Something my husband is not a big fan of but doesn’t notice in this recipe. It’s the umami flavor that makes this a delicious au jus.
I find the Worcestershire sauce adds a great flavor to the canned French onion soup. I’m not usually a fan of using canned soups but I do so for quick convenience. They can be a great beginning for sauces in some recipes.
Additions and Tips
You can make these French dip sandwiches with au jus your own with a few simple additions.
- If you have time and want to take this sandwich up a notch, add caramelized onions.
- Add a teaspoon of soy sauce to the soup for some added flavor in the warm au jus. Not too much because it’s salty.
- Add a cube or teaspoon of beef bouillion to the soup mixture for an extra beefy flavor.
- When you put the sandwiches in the oven, keep the au jus warm on the stovetop over low to medium heat.
While this French dip sandwich recipe is super easy, you may just want dinner done after a long day at work. Try this crock pot version made with a chuck roast. Serve them on either a French roll or hoagie rolls.
This French dip crescent ring is a fun recipe and great for a crowd.
How do you serve hot au jus sauce for French dips?
I like to use ramekins to serve the au jus. The wider the better for dipping.
What To Serve With French Dip Sandwiches
Yummy sides for these sandwiches that are family-friendly include Fried Onion Strings which are similar to what you can get in a restaurant. Creamy coleslaw or potato salad are other good options for a heartier side dish.
Homemade french fries would be a classic side and what you might get with a delicious French dip sandwich in a restaurant.
Plantain chips and sweet potato chips are nice options instead of plain potato chips.
Everyone will love these roast beef sandwiches with melted cheese on crusty bread. The flavorful roast beef and savory au jus will make this a favorite meal.
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Easy French Dip Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 cans 10-1/2 ounces condensed French onion soup, undiluted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 pounds of not too thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 8 slices provolone cheese Or 2 cups shredded Mozzarella
- 4 hoagie rolls split but not cut through
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large saucepan over medium heat combine the soup, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Stir gently. Add roast beef slices. Heat thoroughly and until soup being to bubble.
- Once the roast beef is warm, evenly divide it among the 4 hoagie rolls. Top with 2 slices of Provolone or about 1/2 cup of shredded Mozzarella.
- Place each sandwich on a rimmed baking sheet. Heat sandwiches in the oven until cheese is melted, about 6 – 9 minutes. Ladle onion soup into small ramekins and serve for dipping.
Originally published on January 9, 2018, and updated on April 21, 2021, and again on December 28, 2023.
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Such a quick weeknight meal! Loved this! We added some garlic butter to our rolls first, mmm, mmm good!
These are so great for a busy weeknight! The whold family loved them and requested them for next week too!
These were delicious for our snowy weekend! Thanks for sharing!
This was such a perfect dinner for my family tonight! Busy days call for yummy recipes like this!!
Such a delicious sandwich that was so easy to put on the table after a long day!
These hit the spot. They were quick, easy, and tasted so good on a cold, rainy day!
These are nice and easy to make and my family just loved them. I’ve been asked to make them again!
This was a great and easy weeknight meal! I had some deli roast beef in the freezer, and the family went nuts and requested to make it again! I found an organic French onion soup — made me feel better! HAHA!
One of my favorite sandwiches. This was soooo easy!
I see you with your “hoagie rolls,” Ellen! 😉 Love this!
I haven’t had a French Dip in a zillion years, but just looking at your photos and recipe make me want one TODAY!
I love French Dip sandwiches and these look great for making at home!
These sandwiches are so easy to make and absolutely delicious.. My family loves how good they are and I love how easy they are to make!
I never thought to use deli roast beef but that’s a great hack!
Now you have me craving French dip. Seriously, it’s one of my favorites and I haven’t had one in forever.
Love French Dip! How great to have a quick version!
Your sandwich sounds scrumptious!
This would be right up my husband’s alley!