Beef And Cheese French Dip Roll Ups (Print version)

Savory roast beef and melty cheese in buttery crescent rolls with rich au jus dipping sauce.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats

01 - 10 oz thinly sliced roast beef, deli-style

→ Dairy & Cheese

02 - 1 ½ cups shredded provolone or mozzarella cheese
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ Bread & Dough

04 - 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough

→ Sauces & Condiments

05 - 1 cup beef broth, low sodium recommended
06 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Vegetables & Seasonings

07 - 1 small onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - ½ tsp black pepper
10 - ½ tsp dried thyme
11 - ¼ tsp salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp butter in small pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3-4 minutes until tender. Add garlic, half the black pepper, and pinch of salt; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside.
03 - Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles. Place roast beef slices and sautéed onion mixture onto wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle cheese evenly over filling.
04 - Roll each triangle tightly from wide end to point. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Melt remaining butter and brush over tops of roll ups. Sprinkle with remaining black pepper and thyme.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Combine beef broth and Worcestershire sauce in small saucepan. Heat over low heat, simmering for 5 minutes to create dipping sauce.
08 - Serve hot roll ups immediately with warm au jus for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crescent dough creates this impossibly flaky, buttery exterior that somehow holds up to dunking without falling apart
  • You get all the satisfaction of a French dip sandwich but in cute, grabbable portions that feel like a party from the first bite
02 -
  • Don't skip brushing the tops with butter because it creates that gorgeous golden color and adds a layer of richness that makes these feel special
  • The au jus needs those 5 minutes of simmering to develop depth, and tasting it before serving helps you adjust the balance
03 -
  • Caramelize your onions even longer than the recipe calls for if you have time because the deep sweetness adds incredible complexity
  • Let the roll ups rest for about 3 minutes after baking so the cheese sets slightly and doesn't pull out completely when you take that first bite

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