FRENCH DIP PANINI

French Dip Panini image

Make and share this French Dip Panini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ludwigj

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 cups beef broth
1 lb sliced roast beef
1 baguette, split lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 4 sections
4 ounces sliced monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the beef broth.
Add the roast beef to the sauce and warm over low heat.
Preheat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat. Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons butter on the split sides of the baguette sections. Using tongs, top half the sections with the warm roast beef, reserving the sauce. Top with the cheese and the remaining baguette sections. Place the 4 panini on the hot pan. Weigh down with a heavy skillet and cook for 2 minutes, then flip the panini and cook for 2 minutes longer.
Remove the panini from the heat and divide the sauce among 4 small bowls for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1173.5, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 144.2, Sodium 2076.4, Carbohydrate 147.4, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 69