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French dip, a sandwich traditionally consisting of sliced roast beef (though pork, ham, turkey, and lamb are sometimes used), served on French bread, and eaten au jus (“with juice,” referring to the flavourful drippings of the meat left over from roasting). The juice is commonly served on the side in a small dipping bowl. Cheese, hot peppers, and assorted condiments, including spicy mustard, are often offered with the sandwich, along with french fries. Two Los Angeles restaurants, Philippe The Original and Cole’s, claim to have invented the sandwich in the early 20th century. According to the former restaurant, Philippe Mathieu, its founder, invented the sandwich in 1918 when he accidently dropped a French roll into a juice-filled roasting pan, and the customer said he would eat the “dipped” sandwich anyway. Cole’s, however, asserts that it created the sandwich in 1908, possibly for a customer with sore gums, who requested that the crunchy bread be softened with meat juice.
FAQs
A French dip sandwich, also known as a beef dip, is a hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef (or, sometimes, other meats) on a "French roll" or baguette.
What is a French dip sandwich made of? ›
French dip, a sandwich traditionally consisting of sliced roast beef (though pork, ham, turkey, and lamb are sometimes used), served on French bread, and eaten au jus (“with juice,” referring to the flavourful drippings of the meat left over from roasting).
What kind of meat is on Arby's French dip sandwich? ›
Roast beef. Swiss. Sub roll. French au jus sauce.
What is the difference between French Dip and Philly cheesesteak taste? ›
Flavor profile: French Dip sandwiches are known for their savory, beefy flavor, and the au jus provides an additional depth of beefy richness. In contrast, Philly Cheesesteaks are cheesy, slightly tangy with Italian seasonings.
What chips are best for French dip? ›
The BEST chips to serve with French Onion Dip are plain crinkle cut potato chips. It's the classic way it's served in the US – try it once and you'll be converted for life! French Onion Dip gets its name from French Onion Soup, with the flavour base of both being caramelised onion.
What is the name of the famous French sandwich? ›
The croque-monsieur is a classic French grilled cheese sandwich that's a mainstay of Parisian cafes, bars, and bistros, not to mention innumerable take-out counters.
Is beef consomme the same as au jus? ›
Beef Consomme
Consomme is a flavorful but clear broth and uses egg whites to remove most of the color of the broth. It still has a lot of flavors and can be used to replace au jus in almost any recipe.
What is the best cut of meat for roast beef sandwiches? ›
Eye of round has plenty of beefy flavor, is wonderfully lean, and has a pretty uniform shape. It's kind of perfect for this project. I recommend you start with eye or top sirloin. Maybe get a strip loin for some very special sandwiches.
What is in an Arby roast beef sandwich? ›
Arby's tender and juicy, freshly sliced roast beef with Swiss cheese, crispy onions, sliced mushrooms and a deliciously savory spread all on a toasted specialty roll. If that doesn't brighten your day, nothing will!.
Why is it called French onion dip? ›
It is not French cuisine; it is called "French" because it is made with dehydrated French onion soup mix.
The difference between the two lies with the roll. French dip sandwiches are served on crusty French rolls or baguettes. Beef on weck, on the other hand, is served on a kummelweck roll.
What's the difference between au jus and beef bouillon? ›
Beef broth is made by simmering beef bones, mirepoix (typically onion, carrots, and celery), hearty herbs, and spices in water, to extract flavor into the liquid. Au jus is basically beefed up beef broth. Amplify the savory flavor of beef broth by simmering it with drippings from roast beef (double beef flavor).
