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Easy French Dip Pinwheels

Easy French Dip Pinwheels
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Easy French Dip Pinwheels are a quick, delicious, and fuss-free dinner option featuring tender roast beef, melted Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions all rolled into soft flour tortillas. Served with a flavorful au jus dipping sauce, these bite-sized pinwheels are perfect for weeknight dinners, entertaining guests, or game day snacks.

Ingredients

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Pinwheel Ingredients

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 8 oz thinly sliced roast beef
  • 6 oz Swiss cheese, sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for onions and warming)
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

Au Jus Dipping Sauce

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon au jus seasoning mix (or substitute with beef broth concentrate)
  • Optional: additional butter for richness

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Caramelized Onions: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, sweet, and tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Assemble the Pinwheels: Lay a flour tortilla flat on a cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of Dijon mustard over the surface. Layer on a handful of the caramelized onions, followed by slices of roast beef, and then top with Swiss cheese. Ensure ingredients are distributed evenly for consistent flavor.
  3. Roll and Chill: Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge to form a log shape. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up, making slicing easier and helping pinwheels hold their shape.
  4. Slice and Warm: Remove the chilled roll from the refrigerator and, using a sharp knife, cut into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little butter and warm the pinwheels, cooking approximately 2 minutes per side, until the cheese melts and the outsides become golden and slightly crisp.
  5. Make the Au Jus Dipping Sauce: While warming pinwheels, whisk the au jus seasoning mix into hot beef broth until fully dissolved and warm. Pour into a small bowl for dipping.

Notes

  • Use thinly sliced deli roast beef to simplify rolling.
  • Chilling the rolled tortillas before slicing helps prevent them from falling apart.
  • Keep fillings thin to ensure neat rolling and easy eating.
  • Butter the skillet to add a crispy, golden finish to the pinwheels.
  • Serve the au jus sauce warm to enhance juiciness and flavor.

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Keywords: French dip, pinwheels, roast beef, appetizer, quick dinner, au jus, caramelized onions, melted Swiss cheese

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