Description
This comforting sandwich features crispy French bread, melted Swiss cheese, savory roast beef, and caramelized onions, served with a warm au jus for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices crusty French bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 12 ounces thinly sliced roast beef
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for spreading
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil, then add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized and golden brown, about 12–15 minutes. Transfer onions to a plate and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and thyme. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, strain, and keep warm.
- Layer 4 slices of bread with 1 slice Swiss cheese, roast beef, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices.
- Spread unsalted butter on the outsides of the sandwiches and grill on medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
- Slice sandwiches in half and serve with warm au jus.
Notes
This sandwich can be made with various cheeses and meats to suit your taste. For a lighter option, use leaner roast beef or substitute with turkey or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 825
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg