 Roast beef dip au jus, with french fries | |
| Alternative names | Beef dip |
|---|---|
| Type | Sandwich |
| Course | Main |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Los Angeles, California |
| Created by | Multiple claims |
| Main ingredients | Baguette, roast beef, beef broth |
| Variations | With cheese |
A French dip sandwich, also known as a beef dip, is a hot sandwich consisting of thinly sliced roast beef (or, sometimes, other meats) on a "French roll" or baguette.
It is usually served plain but a popular variation is to top with provolone cheese, onions, and a dipping container of beef broth produced from the cooking process (termed au jus, "with juice"). Beef stock, a light beef gravy, or beef consommé is sometimes substituted. The sandwich is most commonly served with a cup on the side of the plate, into which the sandwich is dipped as it is eaten, although this is not how the sandwich was served when it was originally developed.
The sandwich is an American invention, with the name seeming to refer to the style of bread, rather than any French origin.