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For the ultimate sandwich experience make this Prime Rib French Dip Recipe with French Dip Au Jus. Tender sliced prime rib roast, manchego cheese and herb infused au jus. This sandwich is absolute perfection!
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The Best French Dip Sandwich Recipe
Classic French Dip Sandwiches made with roast beef are great and all. If you are wanting to make a truly indulgent sandwich, this French Dip Recipe is perfect. We are using thinly sliced leftover prime rib roast, grated manchego cheese, bakery fresh French rolls and an easy homemade au jus that is infused with herbs.
This French Dip Sandwich may seem boujie but really we are just making a sandwich using quality ingredients. Treat Yo’ Self!
For these sandwiches you want to start with this recipe: Boneless Prime Rib Roast In Oven
What Is Au Jus Made Of
Ideally when you cook the beef roast you will get enough drippings to use as a dip for your sandwiches. This would be Au Jus.
However, sometimes there are not enough drippings and you will have to make au jus. We are making au jus with fat (or butter), garlic, flour, white wine, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and fresh herbs. I also like to add horseradish for a little kick.
Ingredients Needed For Easy Prime Rib French Dip Sandwiches + Au Jus(screenshot for grocery list)
Au Jus:
- Butter
- Garlic
- White Wine
- All Purpose Flour
- Beef Broth (low sodium)
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Fresh Rosemary
- Fresh Thyme
- Prepared Horseradish
Sandwiches:
- Fresh Baked French Rolls
- Thinly Sliced Prime Rib
- Manchego Cheese
- Butter
How Do You Make French Dips and Au Jus
First Make this Boneless Prime Rib Roast
Make Au Jus:
- Heat fat from roast, drippings or butter in large pot over medium/high heat. If using fat, remove leftover chunks once fat has melted down.
- Reduce heat to medium then add grated garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds while stirring.
- Add white wine, cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle in flour while stirring and cook until golden brown.
- Slowly stir in beef broth then add Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme.
- Simmer 10-15 minutes.
- (optional) Stir in horseradish and serve alongside sandwiches.
Sandwiches:
- Stuff sandwich rolls with sliced prime rib and shredded cheese. Transfer to baking sheet.
- Brush rolls with melted butter.
- Bake at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes. Serve with au jus dip.
What Do You Serve With French Dip Sandwiches
Oven Roasted Potatoes – Spinach Tortellini Italian Pasta Salad – Cheesy Ranch Potatoes – Kale Slaw Salad
I find French Dip Sandwiches to be a meal all on their own. And of course these sandwiches pair best with fries or chips.
Prime Rib French Dip Recipe
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
For the ultimate sandwich experience make this Prime Rib French Dip Recipe with French Dip Au Jus. Tender sliced prime rib roast, manchego cheese and herb infused au jus. This sandwich is absolute perfection!
Ingredients
- Au Jus:
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Roast Fat, Drippings or Butter/Oil
- 3 Garlic Cloves - peeled, grated
- 2 Tablespoons White Wine
- 2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 3 Cups Beef Broth (low sodium)
- 1-2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce - to taste
- 1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary
- 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme
- 1-2 teaspoons Prepared Horseradish - to taste (optional)
- Sandwiches:
- 4 Fresh Baked Sandwich French Rolls
- 1.5 - 2 Lbs Thinly Sliced Prime Rib
- 1 Cup Shredded Manchego Cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Butter - melted
Instructions
First Make this Boneless Prime Rib Roast
Au Jus:
Heat fat from roast, drippings or butter in large pot over medium/high heat. If using fat, remove leftover chunks once fat has melted down.
Reduce heat to medium then add grated garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds while stirring.
Add white wine, cook for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle in flour while stirring and cook until golden brown.
Slowly stir in beef broth then add Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme.
Simmer 10-15 minutes.
(optional) Stir in horseradish and serve au jus alongside sandwiches.
Sandwiches:
Stuff sandwich rolls with sliced prime rib and shredded cheese. Transfer to baking sheet.
Brush rolls with melted butter.
Bake at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes. Serve with au jus dip.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 2046Total Fat 170gSaturated Fat 85gTrans Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 68gCholesterol 479mgSodium 1813mgCarbohydrates 25gFiber 2gSugar 4gProtein 101g
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FAQs
Place the leftover roast in a pan and cover with foil.
To retain the succulent quality of the meat, add a little au jus from the previous day, or add 1/4 cup of low-sodium beef stock. Place in an oven preheated to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the piece.
How do you reheat prime rib for French dip? ›
Place the leftover roast in a pan and cover with foil.
To retain the succulent quality of the meat, add a little au jus from the previous day, or add 1/4 cup of low-sodium beef stock. Place in an oven preheated to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the piece.
How do you prepare prime rib? ›
Prep the Prime Rib
The roast you bought is probably trimmed for the oven, but if it still features a thick layer of fat on top, trim it off, leaving only a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch layer. Place the prime rib in a heavy roasting pan and leave out for two to four hours, depending on the size, to come up to room temperature.
What temperature do you cook prime rib? ›
Aim for 115 to 120°F for medium rare (125 to 130°F after resting), or 125 to 130°F for medium (135 to 140°F after resting). And remember, a roast will continue to rise by 5 to 10°F as it rests (see rule #13 below), so make sure to pull it out early to account for that!
How long to cook a 6 pound prime rib at 325? ›
In a 325 degree F oven:
- Medium-rare: 20 to 25 minutes per pound.
- Medium: 25 to 30 minutes per pound.
- Medium-well: 30 to 35 minutes per pound.
Preheat your oven to 250F, and add the slices of prime rib to a small baking pan with a few tablespoons of broth (water works too, but might dilute the flavor of the meat a bit). Cover the pan tightly with foil and warm it in oven until the prime rib slices feel like they've heated through, about 10 minutes.
How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? ›
How do restaurants make prime rib so tender? The secret to restaurant-style prime rib is cooking the meat super slow at low temperatures. I recommend cooking prime rib at no higher than 200 degrees F. This cooks the meat very slowly, turning the fat into butter and rendering the proteins juicy and soft.
How do you cook prime rib so it is tender? ›
Start by cooking your prime rib at 500°F for 15 minutes and then lower the oven temperature to 325° F and cook for 10-12 min per pound for rare, or 13-14 min per pound for medium rare, or 14-15 min per pound for medium well. A meat thermometer is essential to ensure you cook it perfectly!
Is it better to use olive oil or butter on prime rib? ›
Use Olive Oil Instead
If you are searing a roast with butter before or after cooking it, it is more likely to burn due to its low smoke point. Instead, David Rose recommends home cooks use olive oil or grapeseed oil to lessen any chance of the roast charring.
Is it better to cook prime rib at 325 or 350? ›
Prime Rib Roast, at room temperature (very important)
Sear the rib roast for 15 minutes at the higher oven temperature (450°F), and then turn the oven to the lower temperature (325° F) for the rest of the cooking time.
A low and slow start delivers perfectly evenly cooked medium-rare doneness all the way from edge to center. Blasting the prime rib with heat just before serving gives you a crackling-crisp, browned crust.
Should prime rib be cooked covered or uncovered? ›
Keep the rib roast uncovered while you cook it to allow it to brown on the outside. You can also give it a little extra sear in a hot pan for a few minutes on each side after it's finished roasting.
How many people does a 6lb prime rib feed? ›
ESTIMATING YOUR ROAST
| Servings | Bone-In Roast | Boneless Roast |
|---|
| 4–5 adults | 5 lb. (2-3 bones) | 4 lb. |
| 5–6 adults | 6 lb. (3 bones) | 5 lb. |
| 6–7 adults | 7 lb. (3-4 bones) | 6 lb. |
| 8–10 adults | 10 lb. (5 bones) | 8 lb. |
2 more rowsPreparing the Prime Rib Roast
Pull the rib roast out of the fridge and let temper on the counter for three hours. USDA guidelines requires food not be held above 33°F (1°C) for more than 4 hours. A three-hour rest on the counter is well within time constraints.
Should you sear prime rib before or after cooking? ›
We recommend a low, slow cook preceded by a good sear. Whatever crust you may get from the final sear is just not worth the risk to the rest of this exquisite cut of meat. And with the freezer method, you can get a harder sear without worrying about a gray ring from the beginning.
How do you reheat meat for French dip? ›
Heat beef consommé and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to make a rich beef broth. Place roast beef in broth and warm for 3 minutes. Arrange meat on hoagie rolls and top each roll with 2 slices of provolone.
How do you reheat roast beef in au jus? ›
Stovetop: Pour au jus into a heavy bottomed pot set at medium heat. Cover, & heat gently for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add roast beef to the au jus after it's warmed, but no need to cook it, just heat through.
How do you reheat rare roast beef without cooking it more? ›
Rare/Medium Rare
Oven: Fill an oven-proof pot halfway with boiling water, and place at bottom of your oven. Cover beef with foil and reheat in a preheated oven at a low heat of around 160C for 5-10 minutes.
How do you reheat beef roast without drying it out? ›
Add a small amount of beef broth, au jus, or even water to the dish to provide moisture. Heat the roast beef in a preheated oven at a low temperature (around 275°F or 135°C) until warmed through. The added moisture will help prevent further drying.
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