French Dip Crescents

Magic of the Seasons

Ingredients:

French Dip Crescents

2 packages crescent rolls, 8 count
1 pound deli roast beef, thinly sliced
4 ounces Swiss or provolone cheese, cut in 16 equal sized pieces
optional: Horseradish Sauce
optional: Au Jus for dipping

Easy Au Jus
olive oil, just enough to saute
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic, minced (I use jarred)
1/8 cup white wine
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tsp flour

Directions:

French Dip Crescents

1. Unroll crescents onto a large cookie sheet.
2. Spread a small dab of horseradish on each crescent, then place a slice of roast beef and a piece of cheese on each crescent.
3. Roll crescents starting from the wide end and ending at the narrow end.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes, until crescents are a golden color.
5. Serve with Au Jus and enjoy!

Easy Au Jus

1. Caramelize the onions in a small amount of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two more.
2. Deglaze the pot with white wine, then add Worcestershire sauce and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add beef broth and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Strain broth and then return it to pot. Add flour and simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Enjoy!

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