Diet Friendly French Dip Sandwich Recipes

FRENCH DIP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Cut roast in half. Place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the soy sauce, bouillon and seasonings; pour over roast. Add water to almost cover roast, about 5 cups. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until meat is very tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Discard bay leaf. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve on rolls with broth.

FRENCH DIP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Remove and discard all visible fat from the roast. Place trimmed roast in a slow cooker.
• In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, bouillon, bay leaf, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder. Pour mixture over roast, and add enough water to almost cover roast. Cover, and cook on Low heat for 10 to 12 hours, or until meat is very tender.
• Remove meat from broth, reserving broth. Shred meat with a fork, and distribute on bread for sandwiches. Used reserved broth for dipping.

BUFFALO CHICKEN FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Sauce -- Mix the cheese, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice and celery. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Dip -- Just mix the wing sauce, butter and broth in a small pot on the stove. Heat over medium.
• Sandwich -- Split your rolls and butter. Use a grill pan, broiler, oven or even a outdoor grill to toast the rolls.
• Spread the sauce over the bottom of the toasted roll and then top with some of the shredded or sliced chicken. Then top with the lettuce and the top roll also slathered with the bleu cheese sauce.
• Serve -- Just serve the sandwich with a small side of the warm dipping (wing sauce).

VEGETARIAN PORTOBELLO FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mushroom Essence: Combine the mushrooms, garlic, and 6 cups of water in a 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, until the liquid has been reduced to 1 1/2 - 2 cups.
• Strain the liquid and add the tamari. Keep warm if using immediately, or refrigerate/freeze.
• French Dip Spread: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, garlic, and herbs and cook for two minutes, stirring as you go. Add the wine and cook until mostly evaporated, but still moist. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Add the cooled shallot mixture to the softened butter and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Makes 1/2 cup.
• The Sandwich: Preheat the oven to 350°F Mix 2 tbsp of the olive oil and the garlic together in a small bowl. Brush mixture on both sides of the portobello caps, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them gill sides down on a baking sheet, and roast for 25 minutes.
• When the mushrooms are cool enough to handle, slice each cap thinly at an angle, about 8-10 slices per cap.
• While the portobello caps are in the oven, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it begins to soften. Turn the heat to low and cook the onion for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it begins to stick, add 1-2 tbsp of sherry or water to the pan.
• Cut the baguette into 4 equal portions 5-6 inches long, avoiding the rounded ends. Slice each in half lengthwise. Spread each of the 8 halves with 1 tbsp of the French Dip Spread. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place as many of the halves that will fit, spread-side down, for 3 minutes. Repeat for all the halves.
• Place 4 baguette bottom-halves, griddled side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each with 1/4 of the sliced mushrooms and grilled onions. Top with cheese.
• Place in the 350°F oven for about 10 minutes, until heated through and cheese melts. Top with the remaining halves and bake for 3 minutes more.
• Slice each sandwich in half at an angle and serve with about 1/3 cup of Mushroom Essence.

BISTRO FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Place shredded cheese on bottom halves of each roll.
• Layer beef on top of cheese.
• Arrange bell pepper slices and onion over meat.
• Drizzle each with a little italian salad dressing and place tops on rolls.
• Wrap sandwiches in foil and heat in a preheated 350 oven for 10-12 minutes or until warmed through.
• To Serve: Place meat juices in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes or until hot. Serve in small bowls on the side for dipping sandwiches.

FRENCH DIP SANDWICH

Steps:

• Remove excess fat from roast. Sprinkle with Montreal Steak Seasoning.
• Brown in heavy pan with 2 tbsp of oil. Brown on both sides.
• Place in crock pot.
• Mix together soy sauce, beef broth, water, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, garlic, onion.
• Pour mixture over roast.
• Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6. Cook until tender.
• Shred or chop meat. I have done it both ways -- I prefer to just chop it up.
• Strain remaining juice or don't (your preference).
• *Note* I usually chop the meat up after 8 hours and then add it back to the juice to cook for another 2 hours. So juicy, tender and moist!
• Assemble your sandwiches and enjoy!