If you love a classic French dip sandwich, you're going to love this easy twist. French Dip Texas Toast takes everything you love about the original tender roast beef, melty provolone cheese, rich au jus, and creamy horseradish and piles it onto crispy, buttery Texas Toast for an irresistible open faced sandwich.
The buttery garlic toast holds up perfectly to the juicy roast beef while the caramelized onions add a touch of sweetness that balances the savory au jus. Every bite is crispy, cheesy, rich, and packed with flavor.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Easy weeknight dinner in under an hour
- Crispy garlic Texas Toast
- Perfect for parties, lunches, or family dinners
- Restaurant quality results with minimal effort
Ingredients
- Texas Toast
- Roast beef
- Provolone cheese
- Yellow onion
- Avocado oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic seasoning or (Ninjacue All Day Seasoning)
- Mayonnaise
- Prepared horseradish
- Beef consommé
- Water
- Au jus seasoning (low sodium)
- Fresh parsley
See recipe card for quantities.
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Instructions
Step 1: CARAMELIZE ONIONS
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the diced onions and season with the salt, pepper, garlic seasoning.
Cook slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, golden, and caramelized.
step 2: Bake texas toast
Bake the Texas Toast according to the package directions until golden and crispy.
Gently press the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to create a shallow well.
Step 3: spread the base
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and prepared horseradish to make the creamy spread.
Spread each slice with the creamy horseradish mixture, followed by a generous spoonful of caramelized onions.
Step 4: Roast Beef
Prepare the au jus by combining beef consommé, water, and au jus seasoning packet in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring until the seasoning is completely dissolved.
Dip each slice of roast beef into au jus and then top each slice of toast.
Step 5: MELT THE cheese
Top each sandwich with half a slice of provolone cheese and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6: garnish and serve
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with warm au jus for dipping.
Pro Tips
Take Your Time with the Onions
Cooking the onions low and slow develops their natural sweetness and adds incredible flavor to the sandwich.
Warm the Roast Beef
Briefly soaking the roast beef in the hot au jus keeps it tender and juicy while infusing it with even more savory flavor.
Watch the Broiler Closely
The cheese melts quickly under the broiler. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
Serve Immediately
Texas Toast is at its crispiest right out of the oven, making this recipe best enjoyed fresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use leftover roast beef?
Absolutely! Thinly slice leftover roast beef and warm it in the au jus before serving.
Can I make the onions ahead of time?
Yes! Caramelized onions can be made up to 3 days in advance and reheated before assembling.
What if I don't like horseradish?
You can substitute plain mayonnaise, garlic aioli, or even a creamy Dijon spread.
Final Bite.
This French Dip Texas Toast is everything you love about a classic deli sandwich, elevated with crispy garlic toast, rich homemade au jus, sweet caramelized onions, and melty provolone cheese. It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough to serve for game day, family gatherings, or casual entertaining.
Once you try this open-faced version, it just might become your new favorite way to enjoy a French dip.
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French Dip Texas Toast
This French Dip Texas Toast is loaded with tender roast beef, caramelized onions, creamy horseradish sauce, melted provolone, and served with homemade au jus. An easy weeknight dinner or game day favorite that's ready in under an hour.
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8
Ingredients
- 1 box (8 slices) Texas Toast
- 1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 4 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic seasoning
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can beef consommé
- 2 cups water
- 1 packet au jus seasoning mix (low sodium)
Instructions
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add the diced onion and season with the salt, pepper, garlic seasoning. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, golden, and caramelized.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and prepared horseradish until smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the beef consommé, water, and au jus seasoning packet. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the seasoning dissolves completely. Keep warm.
- Bake the Texas Toast according to the package directions until golden brown and crispy. Gently press the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to create a shallow well.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the creamy horseradish mixture onto each slice of toast, then top with a spoonful of caramelized onions.
- Dip the roast beef into the warm au jus for 20-30 seconds, then pile about 2 ounces of roast beef onto each slice.
- Place half a slice of provolone cheese on top of each sandwich.
- Broil on High for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with warm au jus for dipping.
Notes
- Using a spoon to create a well in the Texas Toast helps keep the toppings in place.
- Warm the roast beef in the au jus instead of boiling it to keep it tender.
- Freshly shredded provolone melts beautifully, but sliced provolone is convenient and works perfectly.
- Leftover au jus can be refrigerated and reheated for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
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