Something Old: French Dip Sandwiches

Welcome again to Monday, food friends!

I had a great weekend with friends. Lots of eating, baking, dancing (kinda), and watching new shows. Even had a girly sleepover. All kinds of fun things.

Unfortunately, Chase has been out of town and will continue to be out of town for a couple of days. When I was searching around the old posts for S.O. recipe, I realized that this would be the perfect thing for me to make for my solo Sunday dinner. Simple, cheap, and most importantly, easy to make for one. Granted, it's also easy to make for 2 or 6 or 10, but so few recipes are single-eater friendly.

Never fear. French Dips are here!

Happy cooking!

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French Dip Sandwiches January 2, 2010

Simplest warm sandwich in the world.

This sandwich was included in sets of recipes from both my mom and grandma, so I knew it had some history and had to be good. And indeed it was! Chase and I made it one week when we were both stressed and needed something warm, tasty, and simple. Perfect sandwich for all of those things.

ps- Pick your favorite kind of bread or roll for this, but I really like it on something with a nice chewy crust to add great texture.

Ingredients

Deli-sliced roast beef (about 4-5 slices per sandwich)

1 package McCormick's Au Jus Gravy mix

Provolone cheese

Bread of your choice

Directions

1. On the stovetop, prepare Au Jus Gravy mix according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, slice and toast your bread.

3. Once Au Jus is prepared, place roast beef slices one at a time into the gravy until they are heated through (they will look crinkly).

4. Place heated beef on one slice of bread and top with a slice of cheese. Place in toaster oven or under broiler to melt cheese.

5. Serve finished sandwich with a cup of Au Jus.

My favorite crusty bread.

Making the Au Jus (swirl).

Almost ready for eating, and perfect with a side of apples.

Happy cooking!