Description
A delicious twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich, this French Dip Grilled Cheese combines tender shredded beef with melted provolone cheese inside crispy, buttery sourdough bread, served alongside warm beef broth for dipping. Perfect for a comforting meal in just 18 minutes.
Ingredients
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Bread and Butter
- 4 slices sourdough bread or your choice of sturdy bread (sturdy bread recommended for best results)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for grilling the sandwich)
Meat and Cheese
- 1 cup shredded beef or thinly sliced roast beef
- 4 slices provolone cheese or your choice of melty cheese (such as mozzarella or Gruyère)
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 cup beef broth (warm for dipping)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional for added flavor)
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter in it to prepare for grilling the sandwich.
- Prepare the bread: Lay two slices of bread in the skillet, buttering the outer sides of each slice to ensure a crispy, golden crust.
- Add the beef: On one slice, layer a generous amount of shredded beef or thinly sliced roast beef evenly across the bread.
- Season the meat: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder over the beef to enhance the flavors.
- Add the cheese: Place four slices of provolone cheese (or your preferred melty cheese) on top of the seasoned beef.
- Close the sandwich: Place the other slice of bread on top of the cheese, pressing down lightly to help the sandwich hold together.
- Grill the first side: Cook the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the sandwich: Carefully turn the sandwich over and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden brown and the cheese has melted completely.
- Rest and slice: Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for a minute before slicing it in half for easier eating.
- Serve: Serve the sliced French Dip Grilled Cheese hot with a cup of warm beef broth on the side for dipping, garnished optionally with fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like sourdough to prevent sogginess and ensure a crispy texture.
- Feel free to substitute the cheese with other melty varieties such as mozzarella or Gruyère for different flavor profiles.
- Warm the beef broth before serving to keep the dip at an ideal temperature.
- Adding garlic powder is optional but enhances the savory flavor of the sandwich.
- Fresh herbs make a beautiful and tasty garnish but can be omitted if unavailable.
