Roast Beef French Dip with Green Pea Pesto

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   Two 3-inch wide long loaves French crusty bread (8 inches of bread per sandwich), split

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   For the pesto: In a food processor, combine the basil, peas, Parm, mint, tarragon, garlic and about 1/2 cup EVOO.

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   Season with salt and pepper and process to almost smooth.

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   Transfer to a small container until ready to use.

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   Or refrigerate and bring to room temperature when ready to serve.

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   For the beef: Bring the roast to room temperature.

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   Sprinkle the meat with the salt, pepper and rosemary.

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   Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.

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   Heat 2 tablespoons EVOO in a Dutch oven or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

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    Brown the meat evenly, 5 minutes.

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    Then transfer to the oven and roast 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 120 degrees F on a meat thermometer.

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    Transfer the roast to a cutting board and cover with foil, 30 minutes.

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    Wrap and store if not serving right away.

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    To serve, very thinly slice the meat.

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    Heat the stock to warm but not boiling.

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    Quickly dip the meat in the stock and place on the French bread.

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    Top with the green pea pesto and set the bun top in place.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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