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French Dip Biscuit Melts

Flaky biscuits stuffed with tender, juicy shredded beef and served with rich, savory au jus for the ultimate dip-able bite. Whether you go homemade or keep it easy with store-bought biscuits, this French Dip is a total winner!
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French Dip Biscuit Melts
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:3 hours 30 minutes
Assembly Time:10 minutes
Total Time:3 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Roast:

  • 2.5-3 Lbs boneless chuck roast
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 2 cups vegetable stock or half box. preferably flavorful, such as Whole Foods brand
  • 1-2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Gravy:

  • Pan drippings from the roast
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water adjust for desired thickness

For the Biscuits:

  • 1 batch of homemade biscuits or 1 can of refrigerated biscuit dough

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Season the chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  • Roast the Beef: Place the roast in a Dutch oven or deep baking dish. Add the quartered onion, vegetable stock, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover tightly with a lid or foil and roast for 30 minutes at 375°F.
  • Slow Cook: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F and continue roasting for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreddable. (once the roast comes out, if you are making homemade biscuits, get started on those - the link is below).
  • Shred & Strain: Remove the roast from the pan and shred the beef. Strain the pan drippings into a saucepan, discarding the onions and any solids.
  • Make the Au Jus: Simmer the strained drippings over medium heat for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Thicken the Gravy (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp cornstarch and 2 Tbsp water to create a slurry. Slowly add to the simmering drippings, whisking constantly, until the desired thickness is reached.
  • Bake the Biscuits: Prepare biscuits according to your chosen recipe or bake the refrigerated biscuit dough as directed on the package.
  • Assemble & Serve: Split the warm biscuits, pile on the shredded beef, and drizzle with gravy. Serve with a side of au jus for dipping.

Notes

Here is the link for my homemade biscuits!
Servings: 6