Homemade Roast Beef Sandwich Au Jus Recipe

Homemade Roast Beef Sandwich with Au Jus

• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Makes: 4 sandwiches
• Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Inactive Time: 40 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients

Au Jus:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 large shallot, sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry
• 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth

Pickled Radishes:

• 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 star anise
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 cups radishes, thinly sliced (about 8 oz)

Homemade Roast Beef:

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 boneless beef eye round roast, about 4 lbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

To Build the Sandwiches:

• 4 crusty hoagie rolls
• 1 pound homemade roast beef, sliced thin
• 8 thick slices gruyere cheese
• Watercress, as desired

Instructions

Homemade Roast Beef:

• Serves: 6 to 8

1. Preheat oven to 400F. In a small bowl, combine minced rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and chopped garlic. Rub mixture generously over the roast. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes to infuse flavors.
2. Heat olive oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Wipe excess herbs from roast, then sear on all sides, turning every 2-3 minutes for a golden crust.
3. Transfer roast to a rack in a roasting pan. Roast until internal temperature reaches 125F, about 50 minutes for perfect medium-rare.
4. Rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes, then slice thinly. This juicy, herb-crusted beef elevates every bite!

For the Au Jus:

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium. Add peppercorns, salt, thyme, crushed garlic, rosemary, and sliced shallots. Saut until shallots are translucent, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Deglaze with sherry, simmering a few minutes to meld aromas.
3. Pour in beef broth and simmer 20-25 minutes for rich depth.
4. Strain and keep warmthis savory jus is your dipping dream!

For Pickled Radishes:

1. Combine 1/2 cup water, vinegar, sugar, coriander, salt, star anise, bay leaf, and garlic in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
2. After 10 minutes, pour hot mixture over sliced radishes in a heat-safe container. Cool completely for a zesty, crunchy pop of flavor.

To Assemble the Sandwiches:

1. Place hoagie roll bottoms on a surface.
2. Layer thinly sliced roast beef evenly across rolls.
3. Top each with gruyere, pickled radishes, and fresh watercress for contrast.
4. Cap with roll tops, slice in half, and dip into steaming au jus. Savor this gourmet delightyour kitchen adventure awaits!