French Dip Sandwich

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  2 tbsp Olive oil

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  2 lbs Beef Brisket
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  1 tbsp 1 tablespoon salt (to season)
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  1 tbsp 1 tablespoon cracked pepper (to season)
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  1 tsp Garlic powder
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  2 Yellow Onion(220g)
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  2 tsp Garlic
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  1 Soup, French Onion, Condensed, Canned(298g)
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  1 Beef Consommé, Canned(298g)
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  1 cup Low Sodium Beef Broth
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  2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

  Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.

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  6 Bread, French Or Hoagie Roll(342g)
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  2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
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  6 Cheese, Provolone(168g)

Instructions

1. 1Season the beef brisket generously on all sides with the salt, cracked pepper, and garlic powder.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until deeply browned on all sides, 3–4 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
3. 3In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the fresh garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the canned French onion soup, beef consommé, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine.
4. 4Return the beef to the skillet, nestling it into the liquid. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat is fork-tender, 2.5–3 hours, turning halfway through cooking.
5. 5Remove the beef and let rest for 10 minutes, then slice or shred with two forks. Strain the au jus through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
6. 6Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the cut sides of the French rolls lightly with the butter and arrange on a baking sheet. Layer the shredded beef into each roll and top with a slice of provolone cheese.
7. 7Toast the sandwiches in the preheated oven for 5 minutes until the cheese just begins to melt and the bread is warm and slightly crispy.
8. 8Divide the toasted sandwiches evenly into 6 airtight containers while warm, and pour the strained au jus into small sealed containers alongside for dipping.