Description
Best French Dip Sliders combine juicy, tender thinly sliced roast beef with soft slider buns and a rich, flavorful au jus dipping sauce. Perfect for parties or casual meals, these sliders offer a delicious balance of comfort and gourmet indulgence with simple ingredients and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Filling
- Thinly sliced roast beef, about 1 pound (top round or ribeye preferred)
- Optional: Provolone or Swiss cheese slices (about 6-8 slices)
Slider Buns
- 12 soft slider buns, split horizontally
- 2 tbsp butter, for brushing buns
Au Jus Dipping Sauce
- 2 cups beef broth (or au jus base)
- 1 small onion, minced (optional)
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Au Jus: Heat beef broth in a saucepan over medium heat with minced garlic and onions if using. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to deepen the flavor. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste, then keep warm for dipping.
- Slice and Warm the Roast Beef: If not pre-sliced, thinly slice the roast beef. Warm the beef gently in the au jus or in a separate pan, carefully heating to maintain tenderness and juiciness.
- Prepare the Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns horizontally. Lightly brush the tops with melted butter and toast them on a skillet or in the oven until golden brown and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble the Sliders: On the bottom halves of the toasted buns, layer warmed roast beef evenly. Add cheese slices if desired, then place the toasted top buns to complete the sliders.
- Serve with Au Jus: Arrange sliders on a platter and serve alongside small bowls of warm au jus for dipping. This adds moistness and enhances every bite.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh, thinly sliced roast beef from the deli or homemade for the best flavor and texture.
- Heat the beef gently to avoid drying it out and preserve tenderness.
- Brushing and toasting the buns prevents sogginess and adds a pleasant crunch.
- Simmering the au jus with onions and Worcestershire sauce enriches its depth and aroma.
- Serve the sliders immediately after assembly to enjoy maximum freshness and flavor.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use gluten-free slider rolls and gluten-free beef broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg