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French Dip Panini

Everyone loves a lusciously tender, deliciously messy French Dip Panini! Simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and perfect for lunch or dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course
Keyword: chicken sandwich, French Dip, panini
Servings: 4
Calories: 570kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Focaccia bread *cut into 4 sandwiches
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 shallot *minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 lb roast beef *sliced thin from deli
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoon butter.
  • Add the shallot and allow to cook for about 1-2 minutes. 
  • Add the cornstarch and cook an additional 1 minute. 
  •  Whisk in the beef broth.
  • Add the roast beef to the sauce and allow to warm over low heat.
  • Preheat your panini press (or non-stick pan), place roast beef on bread, place one slice of cheese on top of roast beef, and cover with slice over bread to create sandwich.
  • Place sandwich on panini press or pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side. *If using a panini press, there is no need to flip sandwich.
  • Serve warm. Pour sauce into small bowl and use as a dipping sauce (au jus)

Nutrition

Serving: 1Panini | Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 2900mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 391IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 538mg | Iron: 3mg
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