French Dip Hot Turkey Sandwich
The ultimate comfort food, the French Dip Hot Turkey Sandwich is a savory delight that combines tender turkey, melty cheese, and rich gravy. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it's an easy weeknight meal everyone will love. Don't wait; make it tonight!
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 2 small Onions See note 1
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Broth See note 2
- 12 slices Turkey See note 3
- 8 slices Bread See note 4
- 4 slices Cheese See note 5
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1½ cups Hot Gravy See note 6
Instructions
- Start by peeling and slicing the 2 small onions into thin rings. This will allow them to caramelize beautifully, adding a sweet flavor to your sandwich.
- In a large pan or skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. The butter should foam slightly but not brown; this is a sign it's ready for the onions.
- Add the onion slices to the pan along with ¼ teaspoon salt. Sauté the onions until they soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. You'll notice them turning translucent and fragrant.
- Once the onions are soft, increase the heat to high. Keep stirring them as they cook, watching for them to turn a golden amber color. This caramelization adds a rich flavor.
- Remove the onions from the pan and set them aside. This will keep them warm while you prepare the rest of the sandwich.
- In the same skillet, pour in 2 cups broth. There's no need to clean the pan; the leftover butter and bits will enhance the broth's flavor. Bring the broth to a simmer.
- Carefully add the 12 slices turkey to the simmering broth, heating gently for about 2 to 3 minutes until it's warmed through.
- Meanwhile, on 4 pieces of 8 slices bread, place a slice of 4 slices cheese on each. Top with the caramelized onions for added sweetness.
- Once the turkey is heated, divide it among the 4 pieces of bread. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon black pepper to add a slight kick.
- Close the sandwiches and serve them hot with 1½ cups hot gravy for dipping. This elevates the sandwich, making each bite even more satisfying.
Notes
- Tip 1: You can use any onions you have on hand. White, brown, or red will all work.
- Tip 2: Chicken, turkey, or vegetable broth will work. If you don't have broth, you can use water with some salt or better than bouillion dissolved into it.
- Tip 3: Use leftover dark or white turkey. Or buy thick slices of turkey from the deli counter at the grocery store.
- Tip 4: We prefer thick sliced country loaf, but you can use hoagie rolls or french baguette. You can toast the bread if you like.
- Tip 5: You can use any cheese you like here. If you have leftover cheese from a cheese board, then use what you have. See the bulk of the post for suggestions on cheeses.
- Tip 6: Use up your leftover gravy; thin it with some of the broth used to heat the turkey if it is too thick for dipping. If you need to make fresh gravy, I have a quick recipe below.