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French Dip Grilled Cheese Recipe

A comforting and interactive French Dip Grilled Cheese Recipe that combines the flavors of a classic French dip sandwich with the crispy, gooey satisfaction of a grilled cheese sandwich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Deli Roast Beef thinly sliced
  • 8 slices Provolone Cheese
  • 8 slices White Bread or Sourdough thick slices
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter softened
The Flavor Makers
  • 1 cup Caramelized Onions sautéed low and slow
  • 1 clove Garlic minced fine
  • 2 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 sprig Thyme fresh
Optional Additions
  • 1 cup French Fried Onions optional
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard optional
  • 1 tbsp Chives chopped, optional

Equipment

  • skillet,
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • - Spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Au Jus
    Sauté the Onions
      Butter the Bread
        Layer the Cheese and Beef
          Grill to Perfection
            The Final Flip
              Serve and Dip

                Nutrition

                Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35g

                Notes

                For a vegetarian alternative, you can create a cheesy French dip style sandwich using sautéed portobello mushrooms instead of roast beef. The mushrooms provide a similar meaty texture and soak up the vegetarian broth beautifully.
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