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French dip sandwich

From the video “The Best French Dip Sandwich Ever” by Joshua Weissman Recipes . RecipesMD is not affiliated with Joshua Weissman Recipes . Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy

Total time: ~15 min
Serves: 4
Cost: ~$7.03*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 28

Ingredients

No pork

May contain gluten, dairy, egg, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

Cooking for

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$28.13*for 4 people

~$7.03*per serving

You save about ~$8.97* per serving (56% less*) than ordering it out — ~$35.87* for 4 people.

Cook it~$7.03*

Order out~$16*

Order out = a typical Ontario sandwich or burger, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

9 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 10 predicted from typical costs · not priced: prime rib roast, red wine, beef stock, chives, worcestershire sauce, baguette…

* Estimate, not a quote: 10 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario sandwich or burger at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

3.5 to 4 lbprime rib roaststated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 to 2 tbspDijon mustardstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
to tastekosher saltstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
a lotblack pepperstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
7onionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbspbutterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbspextra virgin olive oilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 ribscelerystated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 largecarrotstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
5 clovesgarlicstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspwhole black peppercornsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/4 cuptomato pastestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 cupsred winestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 quartsbeef stockstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
a bundlefresh thymeshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.
2bay leavesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4egg yolksstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tsp zest, 1.5 tbsp juicelemonstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1.5 cupsvegetable oilstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1-2 tbsphorseradishstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbspchivesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tbspparsleystated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tbspWorcestershire sauceestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
couple tbspshiraz dashiestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
a touchMSGstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2baguettestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
slicesprovolone cheeseshown: Seen in the video; the amount was read from what's shown.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (2 here)

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 75% of ingredient lines (50% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

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Steps

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Equipment

wire rack
sheet pan
meat thermometer
oven
knife
cutting board
pot
mandoline
immersion blender
fine mesh strainer
meat slicer
kitchen torch

What the video didn’t say

Exact cooking times for caramelizing onions and reducing jus
Exact amounts for Worcestershire sauce, shiraz dashi, and MSG

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about French dip sandwich

What makes Joshua Weissman Recipes 's French dip sandwich recipe and technique special?

Joshua Weissman Recipes 's take on French dip sandwich focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make French dip sandwich at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this French dip sandwich recipe costs approximately $2.89 CAD per serving (yielding 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make French dip sandwich ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover French dip sandwich can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Joshua Weissman Recipes 's French dip sandwich?

This recipe utilizes approximately 28 ingredients across 22 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for French dip sandwich?

The official cooking video by Joshua Weissman Recipes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.