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Houston's French Dip Sandwich Recipe
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Houston's French Dip Sandwich Recipe

Houston's French Dip Sandwich is a classic dish featuring slow-roasted prime rib sliced thin, served on a toasted baguette with a side of au jus for dipping. This sandwich is known for its tender meat and rich, flavorful broth. Make our Houston's French Dip Sandwich Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your French Dip Sandwich will taste just like Houston's.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Party Recipe, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Beef, Houston's, Prime Rib, Sandwiches
Yield: 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients

Sandwiches

  • 2 pounds Prime Rib thinly sliced (cooked medium rare, ideally)
  • 4 French Baguette Rolls or Hoagie Rolls
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted Butter softened
  • 8 slices Provolone Cheese or Swiss Cheese
  • Prepared Horseradish Sauce to dress (if desired)

Au Jus

  • 4 cups low sodium Beef Stock or Beef Broth
  • 1/4 cup dry Red Wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 small Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh Thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

Au Jus

  • In a medium saucepan, combine beef stock, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, and thyme.
  • Place over medium heat. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 10 - 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
  • Strain mixture into a bowl.
  • Taste. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

Toast Bread

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Split rolls lengthwise, leaving one side slightly attached.
  • Spread softened butter on cut sides.
  • Place rolls on a baking sheet, buttered side up.
  • Place in preheated oven and toast until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove buns from oven, but leave oven on.

Assemble Sandwiches and Serve

  • Lay sliced prime rib evenly across bottom halves of toasted rolls.
  • Add slices of provolone or Swiss cheese.
  • Place open sandwiches in oven for 2 - 3 minutes to warm meat and melt cheese.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Slather with horseradish sauce, if desired
  • Close sandwiches.
  • Serve immediately with small bowls of warm au jus for dipping.

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