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Smoked French Dip Sandwiches with jus on the side.
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4.97 from 53 votes

Smoked French Dip Sandwiches

These Smoked French Dip Sandwiches are filled with tender and juicy slices of smoked beef made with a budget-friendly cut of beef, dipped in a homemade piping hot beef jus, and served on a soft bakery-style bun. This hot sandwich is pure comfort food.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ, beef, sandwich, smoked french dip sandwich
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 826kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

Horseradish Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

For the sandwich

  • 2 buns fresh from the bakery
  • 10 ounces smoked eye of round or deli roast beef

For the beef jus

  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup red wine any kind will work
  • 2 cups beef broth homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon: Roasted Beef Flavor

Instructions

  • Mix together the simple horseradish sauce ingredients and set it aside.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and add flour and whisk to combine.
  • Add the remaining beef jus ingredients and whisk and simmer until thickened.
  • Slice the buns and warm them in the oven or under the broiler.
  • Top the buns with 1 tbsp of horseradish sauce per side.
  • Dip the beef slices into the hot jus to warm them through and then layer themn onto the sandwich.
  • Serve with au jus on the side for dipping.

Notes

CHEF JENN’S TIPS

    • You can easily double this recipe for a group.
    • Make the meat ahead of time, slice it, and freeze it in vacuum-sealed pouches for easy meals.
    • Make a batch of the beef jus and freeze it
    • You can use a jus packet instead of making it from scratch. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 826kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 4460mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 508mg | Iron: 7mg