Instant pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between beef dip and French dip? ›

A French dip sandwich, also known as a beef dip, is a hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef (or, sometimes, other meats) on a "French roll" or baguette.

BEEF Most French dip recipes are made with chuck or rump roast. The beef cooks until tender and we find it easiest to pull the beef into big chunks instead of cutting it. As long as it is braised in liquid and extra tender, it will be perfect in French dips!

High in Fat

For a healthy adult following a 2,000-calorie diet, this amount of saturated fat is more than the 15 grams recommended as the daily limit. A French dip sandwich also contains approximately 60 milligrams of cholesterol, or 20 percent of the total cholesterol an adult should have each day.

The basic concept is the same at both places – Philippe's serves their French Dip “wet” which means that the roll is dipped in the meat juices and then filled with roast beef, Cole's serves theirs with a side of au jus which diners dip their sandwich into.

Beef broth is made by simmering beef bones, mirepoix (typically onion, carrots, and celery), hearty herbs, and spices in water, to extract flavor into the liquid. Au jus is basically beefed up beef broth. Amplify the savory flavor of beef broth by simmering it with drippings from roast beef (double beef flavor).

About the Sandwich

Roast beef. Swiss. Sub roll. French au jus sauce.

A top loin roast is ideal. It's got plenty of brawny flavor, and all of the fat is on the surface, which you can easily trim off after the meat is cooked. Here, the beef is roasted low and slow to ensure rare, juicy meat. This said, if you want a more economical cut, use bottom, top or eye round here instead.

The croque-monsieur is a classic French grilled cheese sandwich that's a mainstay of Parisian cafes, bars, and bistros, not to mention innumerable take-out counters.

The BEST chips to serve with French Onion Dip are plain crinkle cut potato chips. It's the classic way it's served in the US – try it once and you'll be converted for life!

And so was born the “French Dipped Sandwich,” so called either because of Mathieu's French heritage, the French roll the sandwich is made on or because the officer's name was French.

What is the best chip to eat with French onion dip? ›

I will always recommend serving this French onion dip with ridged potato chips, but if you don't have them on hand, plain potato chips or fresh veggies will work too. Store any leftover dip in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Good sandwich choices include sliced deli or rotisserie chicken, turkey, ham, lean roast beef, canned salmon or tuna, nut butter, grilled tempeh or tofu, smashed cooked beans, and reduced-fat cheese. Unsure about serving size?

Despite the name, a French Dip sandwich is not French. It is a California creation, and two restaurants claim to be its inventor. I have eaten a famed French Dip at one of the two, Philippe's in Los Angeles.

The secret to this best-ever French dip? It's all in the jus. To make it, you're going to place your roasting pan with the beef drippings on the stove top before adding your onions, garlic, thyme, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then cook until slightly thickened.

The main difference between a French Dip and Italian Beef lies in the type of bread and the seasoning. French Dip sandwiches are typically served on a French roll or baguette and are dipped in au jus, while Italian Beef sandwiches are served on an Italian roll and are often seasoned with Italian herbs and spices.

And so was born the “French Dipped Sandwich,” so called either because of Mathieu's French heritage, the French roll the sandwich is made on or because the officer's name was French.

This sandwich can seem like a French dip: The beef for both is thinly sliced, both are served with jus for dipping, and both are heavily seasoned with herby spices and pepper. The difference between the two lies with the roll. French dip sandwiches are served on crusty French rolls or baguettes.

Flavor profile: French Dip sandwiches are known for their savory, beefy flavor, and the au jus provides an additional depth of beefy richness. In contrast, Philly Cheesesteaks are cheesy, slightly tangy with Italian seasonings.