Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than these French Dip Sliders! Packed with flavor and made with simple ingredients, these sliders are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- Great flavors: The combination of tender roast beef, melted Swiss cheese, and savory au jus sauce creates a mouthwatering flavor experience.
- Quick prep time: With just a few easy steps, you can have these sliders ready to serve in no time.
- Perfect for meal prep: These sliders are great for meal prepping lunches or dinners for the week ahead.
Ingredient Notes:
- Slider buns (Martin’s brand Potato Rolls): These soft and slightly sweet buns are the perfect vessel for holding all the delicious ingredients together.
- Unsalted butter: Adds richness and flavor to the onions and beef.
- Yellow onion: Adds a sweet and savory flavor to the sliders.
- Fresh thyme leaves: Infuse the sliders with a subtle herbaceous aroma.
- Grated garlic: Adds depth of flavor to the onions and beef.
- Granulated sugar: Balances out the savory flavors.
- Salt and pepper: Season the sliders to taste.
- Deli roast beef: Thinly sliced for easy assembly.
- Swiss cheese: Melts beautifully over the beef.
- French onion soup (Campbell’s brand): Provides a rich and flavorful base for the au jus dipping sauce.
- Water: Helps to thin out the au jus sauce.
- Au Jus mix: Adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onions with thyme, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until caramelized.
- Add the roast beef to the skillet and cook until heated through.
- Layer the beef and Swiss cheese on the bottom halves of the slider buns.
- Place the top halves of the buns on top and brush with melted butter.
- Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.
- While the sliders are baking, prepare the au jus sauce by combining French onion soup, water, and au jus mix in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve the sliders with the au jus sauce for dipping.
Helpful Tips:
- For a twist, try adding caramelized mushrooms or peppers to the sliders.
- Make a double batch and freeze the sliders for a quick and easy meal later on.
- Use leftover roast beef from a previous meal to make these sliders even more budget-friendly.
Expert Tips for the Best Results:
- Use high-quality deli roast beef for the best flavor.
- Don’t skip the step of caramelizing the onions, as it adds a rich depth of flavor to the sliders.
- Serve the sliders immediately for the best texture and taste.
Serving Suggestions:
These French Dip Sliders pair perfectly with a side of crispy fries or a fresh green salad. For drinks, try serving them with a cold beer or a glass of red wine.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
Store any leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place the sliders in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use a different type of cheese for these sliders?
Yes, feel free to use your favorite cheese in place of Swiss cheese for a different flavor profile. - Can I make these sliders ahead of time?
While these sliders are best served fresh, you can assemble them ahead of time and bake them when ready to serve. - Can I make the au jus sauce from scratch?
Yes, you can make your own au jus sauce by combining beef broth, soy sauce, and seasonings to taste.
Conclusion:
These French Dip Sliders are a crowd-pleasing dish that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation. Give them a try and enjoy the savory, cheesy goodness of these delicious sliders. Don’t forget to share your feedback and tag us in your creations!
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French Dip Sliders
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Description
These French Dip Sliders are a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, featuring tender roast beef and melted Swiss cheese on slider buns, served with a flavorful au jus dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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Sliders
- 15 ounces (12-count) package of slider buns (Martin’s brand Potato Rolls)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided into 4 tablespoons and 2 tablespoons
- 3 cups thinly sliced yellow onion from 1 large onion
- 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves divided into 2 teaspoons and 1 teaspoon
- 2 teaspoons grated garlic from 2 cloves, divided in half
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided into ½ teaspoon and ¼ teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ pounds thinly sliced deli roast beef cut into 1-inch wide strips
- ½ pound Swiss cheese thinly sliced
Au Jus dipping sauce
- 10.5 ounces can French onion soup Campbell’s brand
- 1½ cups water
- 1 ounce packet of Au Jus mix
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onions, 2 teaspoons thyme, half of grated garlic, sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook until onions are caramelized.
- Assemble Sliders: Split slider buns, layer roast beef, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions. Place in a baking dish.
- Make Au Jus: In a saucepan, combine French onion soup, water, Au Jus mix, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and remaining garlic. Simmer until heated through.
- Bake Sliders: Pour half of Au Jus over sliders, cover with foil, and bake until cheese melts. Serve with remaining Au Jus for dipping.
Notes
- You can customize these sliders with your favorite cheese or additional toppings like mushrooms or peppers.
- For a quicker version, you can use pre-made Au Jus or beef broth instead of making it from scratch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg