French Dip Sandwiches (Quick)
Submitted by llquinn
Quick French dip using leftover roast beef, au jus mix, and toasted rolls. Slice, freeze in portions, then reheat and serve in 30 minutes. Smart meal prep for easy weeknight sandwiches.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minThis is genius meal prep disguised as a leftover recipe.
You slice leftover roast beef thin, portion it into freezer bags, and bundle it with French rolls for future fast dinners. When you’re ready to eat, thaw the meat, warm it gently in the oven, make au jus from a packet, and toast your rolls.
Thirty minutes from freezer to table, and most of that is passive reheating time. The thinly sliced beef stays tender, the au jus mix delivers that classic dipping sauce, and you’ve got restaurant-quality sandwiches without the restaurant hassle or price tag.
This is perfect for using up a big roast and creating multiple easy meals. Portion it out on Sunday, pull it out on Tuesday, and dinner is handled.
Ingredients
Directions
Using rotary slicer, slice cooked roast beef into thin slices.
Package 1 pound leftover beef in aluminum foil, then place in quart ziploc freezer bag.
Freeze.
Bundle with 4 large French rolls in gallon freezer bag.
To prepare: thaw meat slices completely.
Warm aluminum foil packet containing meat in 250 degree oven until warm.
Meanwhile, prepare au jus gravy according to packet directions.
Toast French rolls and heap with sliced roast beef.
Serve with small bowl of au jus gravy for dipping.
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