French Dip Sliders (Printer-Friendly)
Tender roast beef sliders with provolone and caramelized onions, perfect with a rich au jus.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Rolls and Cheese
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12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (one package)
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10 slices provolone cheese
→ Meat
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14 ounces sliced deli roast beef
→ Butter and Seasonings
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced (optional)
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1½ tablespoons dried onion soup mix
→ Au Jus
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1 packet au jus gravy mix
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3 cups water
→ Garnish
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Fresh chopped parsley (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until soft and browned without burning.
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Stir in minced thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper into the onions. Remove from heat.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping them intact. Place the bottom halves, cut side up, into an 11×7-inch or 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Layer half of the provolone slices over the bottom rolls, then evenly top with the deli roast beef and the caramelized onions.
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Place the remaining provolone cheese over the onions, then cover with the top halves of the rolls.
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In a small bowl, combine melted unsalted butter and dried onion soup mix. Brush this mixture evenly over the top rolls.
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Cover the baking dish loosely with foil, ensuring it does not touch the rolls. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes to brown the top.
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While baking, prepare the au jus by following the packet instructions using 3 cups of water.
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Serve the sliders garnished with fresh parsley alongside the au jus for dipping.
# Extra Tips:
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Substitute deli roast beef with leftover pot roast. Provolone can be replaced with mozzarella or Swiss cheese. Au jus is optional but enhances flavor.