PRIME RIB FRENCH DIP RECIPE + AU JUS!!! + WonkyWonderful (2024)

November 25, 2019 By Nicole Harris Leave a Comment

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For the ultimate sandwich experience make this Prime Rib French Dip Recipe with French Dip Au Jus. Tender sliced prime rib roast, manchego cheese and herb infused au jus. This sandwich is absolute perfection!

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The Best French Dip Sandwich Recipe

Classic French Dip Sandwiches made with roast beef are great and all. If you are wanting to make a truly indulgent sandwich, this French Dip Recipe is perfect. We are using thinly sliced leftover prime rib roast, grated manchego cheese, bakery fresh French rolls and an easy homemade au jus that is infused with herbs.

This French Dip Sandwich may seem boujie but really we are just making a sandwich using quality ingredients. Treat Yo’ Self!

For these sandwiches you want to start with this recipe: Boneless Prime Rib Roast In Oven

What Is Au Jus Made Of

Ideally when you cook the beef roast you will get enough drippings to use as a dip for your sandwiches. This would be Au Jus.

How Do You Make French Dips and Au Jus

First Make this Boneless Prime Rib Roast

Make Au Jus:

Heat fat from roast, drippings or butter in large pot over medium/high heat. If using fat, remove leftover chunks once fat has melted down.
Reduce heat to medium then add grated garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds while stirring.
Add white wine, cook for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle in flour while stirring and cook until golden brown.
Slowly stir in beef broth then add Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme.
Simmer 10-15 minutes.
(optional) Stir in horseradish and serve alongside sandwiches.

Sandwiches:

Stuff sandwich rolls with sliced prime rib and shredded cheese. Transfer to baking sheet.
Brush rolls with melted butter.
Bake at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes. Serve with au jus dip.

What Do You Serve With French Dip Sandwiches

Oven Roasted Potatoes – Spinach Tortellini Italian Pasta Salad – Cheesy Ranch Potatoes – Kale Slaw Salad

I find French Dip Sandwiches to be a meal all on their own. And of course these sandwiches pair best with fries or chips.

Prime Rib French Dip Recipe

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

For the ultimate sandwich experience make this Prime Rib French Dip Recipe with French Dip Au Jus. Tender sliced prime rib roast, manchego cheese and herb infused au jus. This sandwich is absolute perfection!

Ingredients

Au Jus:
1/4 Cup Chopped Roast Fat, Drippings or Butter/Oil
3 Garlic Cloves - peeled, grated
2 Tablespoons White Wine
2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
3 Cups Beef Broth (low sodium)
1-2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce - to taste
1 Sprig Fresh Rosemary
1 Sprig Fresh Thyme
1-2 teaspoons Prepared Horseradish - to taste (optional)
Sandwiches:
4 Fresh Baked Sandwich French Rolls
1.5 - 2 Lbs Thinly Sliced Prime Rib
1 Cup Shredded Manchego Cheese
2 Tablespoons Butter - melted

Instructions

First Make this Boneless Prime Rib Roast

Au Jus:

Heat fat from roast, drippings or butter in large pot over medium/high heat. If using fat, remove leftover chunks once fat has melted down.
Reduce heat to medium then add grated garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds while stirring.
Add white wine, cook for 30 seconds.
Sprinkle in flour while stirring and cook until golden brown.
Slowly stir in beef broth then add Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme.
Simmer 10-15 minutes.
(optional) Stir in horseradish and serve au jus alongside sandwiches.

Sandwiches:

Stuff sandwich rolls with sliced prime rib and shredded cheese. Transfer to baking sheet.
Brush rolls with melted butter.
Bake at 350ºF for 10-15 minutes. Serve with au jus dip.