I think I have a new favorite Panini Site ... Panini Happy. I just had a DECLICIOUS French Dip tonight. Served it with some apples and some bubbly. MMmmm MMM.
French Dip Panini
INGREDIENTS:
1 sweet yellow onion, sliced into 1/4″ rings
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
French bread, thick slices
Mayonnaise or roasted garlic aioli (here’s an easy recipe on Art & Aioli - thanks, Nicole!)
Roast beef, thinly sliced
Gruyère cheese, grated
Au jus (see recipe on For the Love of Cooking)
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 small shallot, sliced thinly
- 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 3 -4 cups of beef broth
- 3 tsp bouillon crystals
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season onions with salt and pepper and sauté in the olive oil for 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
Preheat panini grill to medium-high heat (375 degrees).
Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise or roasted garlic aioli on a slice of bread. Top with roast beef, onions and cheese. Close the sandwich with another slice of bread. Grill 7-8 minutes until cheese is melted and grill marks appear. Serve immediately with au jus and enjoy!
