French Dip Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce

Name: French Dip Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sour cream; 3/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 1/2 cups French onion soup; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste; Freshly cracked black pepper; Olive oil, for the grill pan; 1 boneless rib-eye steak (about 8 ounces, 1-inch thick); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 small baguettes, split in half lengthwise

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 cups French onion soup
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper
Olive oil, for the grill pan
1 boneless rib-eye steak (about 8 ounces, 1-inch thick)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 small baguettes, split in half lengthwise

1
For the horseradish sauce: Combine the sour cream, horseradish, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
2
Cover and refrigerate to develop the flavors.
3
For the au jus: Combine the onion soup, beef broth, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and 3/4 cold water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Taste and season with pepper and more salt if needed.
6
Strain the mixture and discard the onions (if there were any in the soup.)
7
Cover and keep warm.
8
For the steak: Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
9
Oil the grill pan if needed.
10
Season the steak with salt and lots of black pepper.
11
Grill the steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
12
Let the steak rest, then thinly slice.
13
Spread the horseradish sauce on one side of each baguette.
14
Dip the steak slices in the warm au jus and place on top of the bread with horseradish sauce, then place the other slices of bread on top.
15
Transfer the remaining au jus to two dipping bowls and serve with the sandwiches for dipping.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sour cream, 3/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, and more.

Yes, French Dip Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!