Savory French Dip Grilled Cheese: The Best Beef Sandwich
Experience a delicious fusion of classic grilled cheese and savory French Dip in this mouthwatering sandwich. With tender beef, gooey cheese, and rich au jus, it’s the ultimate comfort food!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Thinly Sliced Roast Beef
- Meltable Cheese (Provolone, Gruyere, or Swiss)
- Sturdy Bread (Sourdough, Thick-Cut White Bread, or Texas Toast)
- Caramelized Onions (1 large yellow onion)
- Rich Au Jus (2 cups beef broth, ½ tsp Worcestershire or soy sauce, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 bay leaf)
- Butter (or Mayonnaise)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups beef broth, ½ tsp Worcestershire or soy sauce, a crushed garlic clove, and a bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and let it steep for 15-20 minutes. Keep warm over very low heat.
- Thinly slice one large yellow onion. In a medium skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-35 minutes until deeply golden, soft, and sweet. Set aside.
- Spread softened butter or mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Place two slices butter-side down. Layer half the cheese (1-2 slices), then a generous amount of thinly sliced roast beef. Spoon caramelized onions over the beef, then top with the remaining cheese. Place the remaining buttered bread slices, butter-side up, on top.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Carefully transfer sandwiches to the hot skillet. Cover the pan with a lid for a few minutes. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until both sides are beautifully golden brown and the cheese is thoroughly melted and gooey. Press gently with a spatula occasionally.
- Remove from skillet, slice diagonally for easy dipping, and serve hot alongside individual bowls of your warm au jus. Dip generously and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, take your time caramelizing the onions. Experiment with different cheeses for added complexity, and consider adding a horseradish kick for extra zest.