Beef And Cheese French Dip (Printable View)

Savory roast beef and cheese wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, served with rich au jus for ultimate dipping.

# What You 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
11 - ¼ tsp salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until tender. Add garlic, half the black pepper, and a pinch of salt; cook 1 minute more. Set aside.
03 - Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place a few slices of roast beef and sautéed onion mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
04 - Roll up each triangle tightly from the wide end. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Melt remaining butter and brush over tops of roll ups. Sprinkle with remaining black pepper and thyme if using.
06 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden.
07 - Combine beef broth and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over low, simmering for 5 minutes to make the au jus sauce.
08 - Serve hot roll ups with warm au jus for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tender beef, sweet onions, and gooey cheese creates that perfect comfort food moment
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
  • The warm au jus transforms every bite into something restaurant worthy
02 -
  • Overfilling the triangles causes them to burst open during baking, so resist the urge to add more meat and cheese than recommended
  • Room temperature dough unrolls without tearing, while cold dough will fight you every step of the way
  • The au jus tastes better if made ahead and kept warm, giving the flavors time to marry together
03 -
  • Pat the roast beef slices dry with paper towels before assembling to prevent soggy bottoms
  • Brush the au jus reduction with a little melted butter right before serving for extra richness