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Keto French Dip Sandwich
Alice

Keto French Dip Sandwich Recipe

This Keto French Dip Sandwich is a low-carb love letter to the classic: tender, thinly sliced braised beef, melty cheese, and a savory au jus for dunking. It’s protein-forward, satisfying, and perfect for anyone craving comfort food without the carbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Keto-Friendly, Low-Carb
Calories: 710
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 –2.5 lb beef roast chuck or top round
  • 2 –3 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt & black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 large onion quartered
  • 2 carrots rough chop (optional)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef bone broth
  • ½ cup dry red wine or 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar — optional
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or 1 tbsp tamari + 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf
  • 4 –8 keto rolls or butter lettuce leaves
  • 4 –8 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
  • Optional: horseradish mayo or Dijon mustard

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Pat roast dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear roast 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Remove roast and set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic, onion, and carrots in the pot until aromatic (3–5 minutes). Return roast to pot. Add beef broth, wine/balsamic, Worcestershire/tamari, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover and braise in oven 1.5–2.5 hours until fork-tender (time varies by cut and size). For slow cooker, cook on low 6–8 hours.
  5. Remove roast to cutting board and rest 20–30 minutes. Strain braising liquid, skim fat, and simmer to reduce to concentrated au jus. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Slice roast thin against the grain. Assemble: warm keto roll bottom, pile beef, drizzle with au jus, top with provolone, broil 30–60 seconds to melt. Serve with au jus for dipping.