Beef and Cheese French Dip (Printable Version)

Roast beef and provolone wrapped in crescent dough with savory au jus dipping sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 10 oz thinly sliced roast beef, deli-style

→ Dairy & Cheese

02 - 1 ½ cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Bread & Dough

04 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Sauces & Condiments

05 - 1 cup beef broth, low sodium recommended
06 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Vegetables & Seasonings

07 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - ½ tsp dried thyme, optional
11 - ¼ tsp salt

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic, half the black pepper, and a pinch of salt; cook for 1 additional minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place several slices of roast beef and a portion of the sautéed onion mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the filling.
04 - Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end toward the point. Place roll ups seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Melt remaining butter and brush over the tops. Sprinkle with remaining black pepper and dried thyme if desired.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
06 - While roll ups bake, combine beef broth and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over low setting and simmer for 5 minutes to develop flavor.
07 - Serve roll ups hot alongside warm au jus for dipping.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • The au jus transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • Kids and adults alike grab these without hesitation, making them a no fail party option.
02 -
  • Do not overfill the triangles or the cheese will burst out during baking and burn on the pan.
  • Let the onion mixture cool slightly before assembling or the dough will get sticky and difficult to work with.
03 -
  • Caramelized onions instead of sautéed ones transform this from good to memorable with minimal extra effort.
  • Let the roll ups rest for 2 minutes after baking so the cheese does not slide out on the first bite.

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