Smoked French Dip Sliders
Meaty and packed with irresistible flavor, Smoked French Dip Sliders are so tasty! Made with thinly sliced smoked beef and a homemade jus, they're miles better than anything you'll get from a deli!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Smoking time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizers, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: au jus, beef, eye of round, french dip, jus, sandwiches, sliders, smoked beef, smoked French Dip Sliders
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 908kcal
Author: Chef Jenn
- 12 slider buns
- 1.5 pounds smoked eye of round sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise optional
- 1/2 pound sliced cheese optional
- 1/2 cup *onion jam optional
For the Jus
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups no-sodium added beef broth
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons beef base
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
To make the jus:
Melt the butter in a skillet or saucepan and whisk in the flour. Cook the flour-butter combination for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
Drizzle in the beef broth in a thin stream, whisking as you go to avoid lumps.
Add the red wine, then turn the heat back to medium and bring the jus to a simmer.
Whisk in the beef base, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder while waiting for the jus to simmer.
Simmer the jus for about 10 minutes.
To assemble:
Spread a layer of mayo or spicy garlic aioli on the cut sides of each bun, then layer them with slices of beef. Top with 2 teaspoons of *onion jam (optional) and cheese (optional). If you're using cheese, pop the sliders open-faced under the broiler for a minute to melt the cheese.
Serve the Smoked Beef French Dip Sliders with small cups of jus and enjoy!
Chef Jenn's Tips
- I buy the full-packer cryovaked eye of rounds. I trim them up myself, then smoke the whole thing. They come in around 8-10 pounds. I smoke and then chill the meat, then slice it and freeze it in portions to make tasty eats like these Smoked French Dip Sliders.
- If you're going to be doing a lot of smoking, having a good slicer on hand is essential. It makes quick work of pastrami, pork, and more.
- What is beef base? Beef base is a highly concentrated, less salty Bovril or bouillon alternative. Keep it in the fridge. You can use it in sauces, gravies, soups, and more.
Detailed instructions on smoking eye of round can be found here.
*Nutritional information for onion jam is not included in the nutrition facts for this recipe.
Serving: 3sliders | Calories: 908kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 3775mg | Potassium: 893mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 685IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 964mg | Iron: 7mg