Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices of pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapenos
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups beef broth
Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Baking sheet
- Aluminum foil
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red onion and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the roast beef to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Pour the beef broth into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the broth has reduced and thickened slightly.
6. Slice the hoagie rolls in half and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
7. Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each hoagie roll. Top with the spicy roast beef and sliced jalapenos.
8. Bake the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and the rolls are toasted.
9. Serve the sandwiches with a side of the reduced beef broth for dipping.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Oven temperature: 350°F
Serving size:
4 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 520
Fat per serving: 25g
Carbohydrates per serving: 34g
Protein per serving: 41g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Roast beef can be substituted with thinly sliced deli roast beef.
- Pepper jack cheese can be substituted with any other type of cheese.
- Jalapenos can be substituted with any other type of spicy pepper.
Variations:
- Add sautéed mushrooms to the sandwich.
- Use Swiss cheese instead of pepper jack cheese.
- Substitute the hoagie rolls with French bread.
Tips and tricks:
- Use tongs to handle the hot roast beef to prevent burning your fingers.
- Make sure to reduce the beef broth to thicken it before serving.
- Toast the hoagie rolls before adding the cheese and roast beef for extra crunch.
Storage instructions:
Store any leftover roast beef and beef broth separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat the roast beef in the microwave or on the stovetop. Reheat the beef broth on the stovetop until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the sandwiches on a platter with a side of the reduced beef broth for dipping.
Garnishes:
Garnish the sandwiches with fresh parsley or cilantro.
Pairings:
Pair the sandwiches with a side of potato salad or coleslaw.
Suggested side dishes:
Potato salad, coleslaw, French fries, or sweet potato fries.
Troubleshooting advice:
If the beef broth is too thin, continue to simmer until it has reduced and thickened.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to cook the roast beef to an internal temperature of 145°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
Food history:
The French dip sandwich is said to have originated in Los Angeles in the early 1900s.
Flavor profiles:
Spicy, savory, and cheesy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the sandwiches with a side of reduced beef broth for dipping.
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