French-Dipped Sandwiches – French-Dipped Sandwiches are a Game Day Grillers favorite! Whether grilling outside or tailgating, prepare the ingredients in advance for easy cooking!
For this recipe, you will need a cast iron skillet and a roasting pan. Also, a wire sieve and sauce pan for reducing the au jus. – Roast Beef and Au Jus: top round beef roast, Montreal Spice Blend (link below), carrots, celery, onion, garlic, vegetable cooking oil, beef broth, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, Assembling the sandwiches: soft sandwich rolls, Swiss cheese, hot mustard (served on the side), sport peppers (for garnish), Roast Beef and Au Jus: Cut roast into approximately 1/2 lb. chunks. Season liberally with Montreal Spice Blend. Place in a zipper-seal plastic bag and marinate in the rub for 2 hours.; Cut the carrot, celery and onion to small dice. Smash the whole cloves with a chefs knife.; Heat outdoor grill or stove to medium high. When cooking outside, prepare all ingredients in advance (mise en place) for cooking ease.; In a cast iron skillet, warm the oil, then add the carrot, celery and onion. Cook for several minutes to soften. Move the cooked vegetables to the roasting pan.; Add a little more oil if needed to prevent sticking. Add the beef chunks to the skillet and brown on all sides. A few minutes before completely browned, add the garlic cloves to cook slightly.; Remove the beef and garlic from the skillet and place on top of the previously cooked vegetables. Add the beef broth, chicken broth, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Cover with heavy duty aluminum foil and place on indirect heat in a grill or oven. Roast for 3 hours at 275 degrees F.; After roasting, the meat will be easily shredded. Place on a cutting board and cover with foil to rest.; Strain the cooking liquid from the vegetables. Place in a pan over medium heat uncovered to reduce for 20 minutes. Au jus for dipping will be slightly thicker and more flavorful.; Assembling the sandwiches: Cut the rolls in half and grill or warm in a pan slightly.; Dip or double dip sandwich roll tops and bottoms in the au jus. Add a portion of shredded beef and top with Swiss cheese.; Serve sandwiches with individual au jus dipping bowls, mustard on the side (if desired) and sport peppers. Dip, bite, enjoy and repeat!; – Montreal Spice Blend (Homemade)
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