Description
Juicy beef-stuffed french dip sliders offer a mouthwatering twist on classic sandwiches. Melted cheese and savory au jus make these mini sandwiches irresistible when you want a crowd-pleasing appetizer or quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) roast beef, deli-sliced
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsps (30 g) butter (for sauteing onions, optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper to create a non-stick surface for the sliders.
- Bun Setup: Horizontally slice the slider buns and place the bottom halves in the prepared baking dish, maintaining their structural integrity.
- Layering Foundation: Spread roast beef evenly across the bun bottoms, then top with caramelized onions sautéed in butter until golden and soft.
- Cheese Crowning: Layer provolone cheese over the beef and onions, ensuring complete coverage.
- Butter Infusion: Whisk together melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, sesame seeds, and parsley to create a flavor-packed coating.
- Bun Topping: Position the bun tops over the cheese and generously brush with the prepared butter mixture for maximum flavor and golden color.
- Initial Baking: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes to create a controlled cooking environment.
- Final Browning: Remove the foil and continue baking for 5-7 minutes until the sliders turn golden-brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Au Jus Creation: Combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a saucepan, simmering for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serving Presentation: Plate the hot sliders with the warm au jus on the side, inviting guests to dip and savor the rich, savory combination.
Notes
- Optimize Cheese Melting: Use room temperature cheese for more even, quicker melting and ensure full coverage on roast beef for maximum flavor impact.
- Control Butter Mixture Intensity: Adjust garlic and onion powder quantities to match personal taste preferences without overwhelming the slider’s delicate balance.
- Prevent Soggy Buns: Pat roast beef dry before layering to minimize excess moisture and maintain crisp slider texture during baking.
- Au Jus Temperature Management: Keep au jus warm but not boiling to preserve delicate flavor nuances and prevent sauce from becoming too reduced or salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg