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Posted: 06/19/19

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French Dip Foil Packet Dinner is so easy and amazing! You can make them on the grill, in the oven or over the campfire. Toasty French Bread stuffed with roast beef, provolone, and butter! Foil Packet Dinners are so easy and great for summer. It’s all your favorite flavors of the traditional French Dip Sandwich, but so much easier! Don’t forget to make the Au Jus!

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The BEST French Dip!

If your taste buds are craving a simple dinner solution that is mouth-watering good, this French Dip recipe will have you planning to make it again before you’re even done with this one. 

Many people order this sandwich at restaurants when they go out to eat because they think that it’s hard to make at home but that couldn’t be further from the truth. 

To make this foil packet dinner recipe super easy we take a bit of a shortcut and use sliced roast beef instead of cooking your own beef roast for the sandwich. It might be a shortcut, but it doesn’t sacrifice on flavor!

You’ll love the ease and taste of this delicious sandwich!

Piece of French Dip Foil Packet Dinner

French Dip Recipe on the Grill!

Making this recipe is so simple and quick to do! All you need are a few simple ingredients and a handful of easy steps to follow. You’ll be enjoying bite after bite in no time at all! 

I love that you can prep these ahead of time, so if you are going camping make them up, wrap them in foil and then simply pull them out and stick over the campfire to toast them in the foil packet or throw them on the grill.

This is also perfect for busy weeknights when you want an easy meal without warming up the house!

What do I need to make a French Dip Foil Packet Dinner?

Here’s a quick overview of the ingredients you will need to make this foil packet dinner. For the complete recipe continue scrolling!

  • Baguette
  • Sliced roast beef
  • Provolone cheese
  • Butter
  • Garlic powder
  • Aus Ju packet

How do I make a French Dip Foil Packet?

Start by preheating the oven or grill to 350 degrees. If you are using a campfire this is when you’d want to get that going!

While it’s warming up, cut your baguette bread down the middle. 

Brush both sides of the bread with butter and garlic mixture then add your cheese and meat. Wrap in foil and place in the oven, grill or over the campfire for 20-25 minutes.

Once done, remove and slice and serve with Aus Jus.

French Dip in foil packet

French Dip FAQs!

You have questions, we have answers! These are some of the most common questions people have when it comes to the delicious sandwich!

Got more questions? Leave us a comment and we will do our best to answer them!

Why is it called a French dip?

The famous sandwich got its starts back in 1918 by a man named Philippe Mathieu. He created the sandwich in his LA restaurant and began serving it to customers, the restaurant is still there today!

What kind of bread do you use for a French Dip?

Using a baguette is typically the best kind of bread because of it’s harder outer crust, soft middle and long size. This makes it hold up to the dipping while having an incredibly soft center to bite into as well.

What is the best meat to make a French Dip?

Thinly sliced roast beef is the best meat to use because it’s easy to chew and has great flavor. Having it cut thinly is also a great way to layer it easily on the sandwich as well. 

I usually get this in the deli! Also, if you have a choice get it medium rare because you will cook it when you warm the sandwich on the grill or in the oven.

What kind of cheese do you put in a French Dip?

Typically, you’ll want to use provolone cheese for your sandwich, but if that’s not what you’re wanting you can always change it up and add in whatever cheese that you’re craving. Pepperjack would add a nice kick if you’re looking for some heat! 

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Serve your foil packs with these fun desserts! 

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Be sure and take a moment below to comment and tell me what your foil packet dinner! And if you make this, leave me that five-star rating below – tag me with #julieseatsandtreats too!

Thank you and enjoy this French Dip recipe!

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5 from 6 votes

French Dip Foil Packet Dinner

French Dip Foil Packet Dinner is so easy and amazing! You can make them on the grill, in the oven or over the campfire. Toasty French Bread stuffed with roast beef, provolone, and butter!
Prep:10 mins
Cook:25 mins
Total:35 mins
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Ingredients

  • 12'' baguette
  • 1/2 lb sliced roast beef
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 oz Au jus packet
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven or grill to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut the baguette down the middle. Layer roast beef on bottom of the baguette and then top with Provolone cheese.
  • In a small bowl combine melted butter and garlic butter. Brush the inside of the top part of the baguette. Place top of baguette on the Provolone cheese. Wrap baguette inside of heavy duty tin foil.
  • Place French Dip on grill or inside of oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. This will depend on how evenly your temp stays in your grill etc.
  • While French Dip is cooking prepare Au Jus according to package directions.
  • Remove French Dip from grill or oven. Slice and serve with Au Jus.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 451kcal (23%), Carbohydrates: 32g (11%), Protein: 32g (64%), Fat: 21g (32%), Saturated Fat: 12g (75%), Cholesterol: 77mg (26%), Sodium: 2345mg (102%), Potassium: 285mg (8%), Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 545IU (11%), Vitamin C: 25.5mg (31%), Calcium: 525mg (53%), Iron: 3.2mg (18%)
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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

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  1. Kelley says

    Posted on 3/12/23 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing, so delicious!

    Reply
    • Courtney says

      Posted on 3/14/23 at 7:22 am

      So glad you loved these!! Thank you for commenting on and rating this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Kelly Kemper says

    Posted on 9/2/22 at 12:21 am

    5 stars
    These were amazing. Made them 2 days ahead then grilled them on the houseboat. Everyone loved them and they reheated the leftovers. A family favorite!

    Reply
    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 9/6/22 at 11:46 am

      How fun to make on a houseboat! Thanks for rating and commenting on this recipe!

      Reply
  3. Ruth Erickson says

    Posted on 8/6/22 at 8:23 am

    Cam I freeze these and cook them later.

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    • the Evinks says

      Posted on 8/9/22 at 10:46 am

      I’m sorry I’ve never tested freezing them, if you do let us know how it goes!

      Reply
  4. Malinda Linnebur says

    Posted on 8/13/19 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    These were so easy to make and everyone loved them! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 8/15/19 at 5:06 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  5. Danielle Green says

    Posted on 6/28/19 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love french dip sandwiches, and I cannot wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 7/4/19 at 5:01 pm

      It’s such an easy and quick dinner recipe!

      Reply
  6. Liz says

    Posted on 6/21/19 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    These were the easiest French dip sandwiches ever!! The whole family loved them and I’ll be making them again soon!!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 6/24/19 at 6:28 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them Liz! Thanks for commenting and rating!

      Reply
  7. Nellie Tracy says

    Posted on 6/21/19 at 4:12 am

    5 stars
    Such a great recipe!! Love it!

    Reply
    • Julie Evink says

      Posted on 6/24/19 at 6:29 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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