Beef And Cheese French Dip Roll Ups (Printable)
Tender roast beef and melted cheese wrapped in golden crescent dough, served with warm au jus for a satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until tender. Add garlic, half the black pepper, and a pinch of salt; cook 1 minute more. Set aside.
03 - Unroll crescent dough and separate into 8 triangles.
04 - Place a few slices of roast beef and sautéed onion mixture onto the wide end of each triangle. Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
05 - Roll up each triangle tightly from the wide end. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Melt remaining butter and brush over tops of roll ups. Sprinkle with remaining black pepper and thyme if using.
07 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
08 - Combine beef broth and Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan. Heat over low, simmering for 5 minutes to make the au jus sauce.
09 - Serve hot roll ups with warm au jus for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Transforms everyday ingredients into something that feels like a restaurant appetizer but comes together in under 40 minutes
- The homemade au jus elevates everything, turning simple crescent dough into a dunkable masterpiece
02 -
- Do not skip the parchment paper, because the cheese will inevitably melt and create a sticky situation
- Let the onion mixture cool slightly before assembling, or it will make the dough soft and tricky to roll
03 -
- Pat the roast beef slices dry with paper towels if they seem extra moist, otherwise the dough can get soggy
- Brush the au jus reduction with a little extra Worcestershire right before serving for an instant flavor boost