French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups (Print version)

Roast beef and provolone in crispy tortillas, baked and paired with warm dipping sauce for a flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roll Ups

01 - 4 large flour tortillas, 12 inches in diameter
02 - 8 slices provolone cheese, thinly sliced
03 - 12 ounces deli roast beef, freshly sliced, medium-thin
04 - 1 cup French fried onions
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

→ Au Jus Dipping Sauce

06 - 1 can beef consommé, 10.5 ounces
07 - 1 cup water
08 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
10 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lay one tortilla flat. Place 2 slices of provolone cheese on half, top with approximately 3 ounces roast beef and a generous handful of French fried onions.
03 - Lightly brush the far edge of the tortilla with olive oil to facilitate sealing.
04 - Starting from the filled side, roll up tightly, enclosing the filling. Press the oiled edge to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
05 - Brush the tops and sides of each roll lightly with the remaining olive oil.
06 - Bake 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until tortillas are golden brown and cheese is just starting to bubble at the edges.
07 - In a small saucepan, combine beef consommé, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder. Heat over medium, whisking to blend. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until hot and fragrant.
08 - Let baked roll ups rest 2 minutes on the baking sheet. Slice each roll into halves or thirds with a sharp serrated knife.
09 - Arrange on a platter and serve immediately with warm au jus for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • All the rich, beefy satisfaction of a French dip without needing two hands and napkins everywhere.
  • These come together in 25 minutes flat, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or when unexpected guests show up hungry.
  • The crispy tortilla exterior gives way to melted cheese and tender beef, creating layers of texture that keep things interesting.
02 -
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas in the microwave; cold ones tear and fight you, but warm ones roll like silk and stay sealed.
  • Resting the rolls for those 2 minutes genuinely makes the difference between fillings that stay put and ones that spill everywhere when you slice.
03 -
  • If provolone isn't your cheese, Swiss and mozzarella both melt beautifully and bring their own subtle flavors to the party.
  • The au jus tastes richer if you give it a few minutes to simmer; those extra minutes let the flavors marry and deepen instead of tasting like separate ingredients.
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