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French dip sandwich

French Dip Sandwich

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An American classic, the au jus sandwich is slow-cooked for six hours for tender, flavorful meat. Served on French rolls.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Gentgeen, Matiia and 31 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The “au jus” sandwich is also known as the “roast beef au jus sandwich,” and is more commonly called the “French dip sandwich” in America. It originated in downtown Los Angeles, in either 1908 or 1918, when the owner of a local restaurant was making a sandwich for a police officer and accidentally dropped it into a pan of beef broth. The officer liked the sandwich so much that he invited his friends the next day to try this new invention. From that moment on, the “au jus” sandwich became known worldwide. Two Los Angeles restaurants claim to have created this sandwich: Philippe The Original and Cole’s Pacific Electric (P.E.) Buffet. Both restaurants have been in business since 1908.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time7 min
  • Cook time6 hr
  • Resting30 min
  • Total6 hr 37 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • Cooking methodslow cooker

Ingredients

4 servings
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Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients, except the rolls, in a slow cooker or pressure cooker. Simmer for at least six hours.
  2. Serve the beef on halved rolls. ≈ 2 min
  3. You can dip the sandwiches ahead of time, or serve them with a bowl of the juices. If you serve the juices separately, remove the pieces of beef from the juices and serve them in a small bowl next to the sandwiches. Dip the sandwiches in the juices as you eat.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp flour
  • grilled beef or another cut
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 can (about 2 cups / 16 oz / 470 ml) beef broth, equivalent to a bouillon cube, or extra roast beef
  • 1 jar (about 2 cups / 16 oz / 470 ml) French onion soup
  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 250 g / 8.8 oz) butter
  • 1 can (470 ml) beer (optional)
  • Seasonings (for example, salt, pepper) (optional)
  • 4 French rolls

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