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Texas Toast French Dip Sandwich

Thick garlic-buttered Texas toast layered with melted provolone and warm roast beef, served with a savory broth for dipping. A crispy, cheesy twist on the classic French dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 thick slices Texas toast bread
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Broiler-safe pan or oven-safe skillet
  • Tongs
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Small pitcher or dipping cups

Method
 

  1. Gather your ingredients and tools before starting.
  2. Mix softened butter with minced garlic and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Spread garlic butter evenly across one side of each bread slice.
  4. Simmer beef broth with Worcestershire sauce, then warm the roast beef in it for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Toast bread butter-side down in a hot skillet, 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Layer 2 slices of provolone on each toasted slice.
  7. Top cheese with warm roast beef, about 4-5 ounces per sandwich.
  8. Broil 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Close sandwiches with a second slice of toast and press gently.
  10. Strain remaining broth into dipping cups.
  11. Slice sandwiches diagonally and serve with warm jus.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of French onion soup mix to the broth. Leftover jus keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheats well on the stove.