Adam Walton, Brett Walton

Pressed French Dip Sandwich

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Preparation info
  • Servings:

    2

    sandwiches
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      20 min

Appears in
Smashed: 60 Epic Smash Burgers and Sandwiches for Dinner, for Lunch, and Even for Breakfast
Smashed

By Adam Walton and Brett Walton

Published 2023

  • About

Whenever we go to a restaurant that serves a French dip sandwich, it’s tough NOT to order it. Learning how to make a simple version of our own was one of the best cooking decisions we’ve ever made.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ yellow onion, sliced

Method

  1. Turn the griddle on to medium/low heat (300 to 325°F [150°C to 170°C]).
  2. Once the griddle is to temperature, lay 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter on the griddle, followed by the onions. Sauté the onions in the butter until the onions become translucent (about 5–6 minutes) and move to the side (off the direct heat).
  3. Place the deli sliced roast beef in sing