Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of a homemade French dip sandwich, featuring tender, slow-roasted beef and crusty bread, perfectly complemented by a savory au jus. This comforting dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings friends and family together around the table. Enjoy it for casual gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, and delight in the explosion of flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 French bread rolls
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns, crushed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Season the chuck roast with salt and crushed peppercorns.
- In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown all sides of the roast until golden brown.
- Add sliced onions and cook until translucent. Sprinkle garlic powder and dried thyme over the onions.
- Pour in beef broth until it covers half of the roast and add whole peppercorns. Cover tightly and bake for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
- Remove the roast and let it rest; strain the liquid into a saucepan to make au jus.
- Slice French bread rolls, toast them under a broiler until golden, then pile on sliced beef and drizzle with warm au jus before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg