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Keto French Dip Sandwiches

This hearty sandwich is delicious! The savory au jus is perfect for dippint. The Gruyere cheese on the sandwich has a buttery flavor and texture that can't be beat.
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Prep Time 1 day 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Course Main Course

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 cheese grater
  • 1 loaf pan
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 medium-sized bowl
  • 1 Large spoon
  • 1 resealable bag
  • Instant Pot
  • aluminum foil
  • 1 baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 32-oz. carton beef broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tsp. beef bouillon (I used Better Than Bouillon)
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • A splash of red wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb. shaved steak (you can slice a chuck roast thinly as an alternative
  • Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • Simple Mills Artisan Bread loaf, baked and cut in quarters and each quarter sliced in half or sandwich rolls

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the beef broth, onions, Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme, balsamic vinegar, bouillon, garlic, lemon juice, red wine and some salt and pepper to taste. Stir
  • Place the shaved steak in a resealable bag; pour the liquid over the beef. Seal the bag and marinate overnight.
  • Place the beef and marinade in the instant pot when ready to prepare, Set for 10 minutes on high pressure.
  • In the meantime, wrap the sandwich rolls in some aluminum foil and keep them warm in the oven. Alternatively, you could toast the sandwich rolls in some hot melted butter.
  • Place the bottom half of a roll on a greased cookie sheet. Place some beef on top of the sandwich roll and top with gruyere cheese. Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Place the top slice of the roll on top of the sandwich. Serve some of the au jus in a bowl on the side. To eat, dip the sandwich in the au jus and take a bite. French dip sandwiches remind me of po'boys. Nothing but YUM!