French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups (Printable Version)

Tender roast beef, provolone, and fried onions wrapped in crispy tortillas with warm dipping sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Roll Ups

01 - 4 large flour tortillas, 12 inches in diameter
02 - 8 slices provolone cheese, thinly sliced
03 - 12 oz deli roast beef, freshly sliced, medium-thin
04 - 1 cup French fried onions
05 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

→ Au Jus Dipping Sauce

06 - 10.5 oz beef consommé
07 - 1 cup water
08 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
09 - 2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
10 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
11 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Lay one tortilla flat. Place 2 slices of provolone cheese on half, top with approximately 3 oz roast beef and a generous handful of French fried onions.
03 - Lightly brush the far edge of the tortilla with olive oil to facilitate sealing.
04 - Starting from the filled side, roll up tightly, enclosing the filling completely. Press the oiled edge to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
05 - Brush the tops and sides of each roll lightly with the remaining olive oil.
06 - Bake 8 to 10 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until tortillas are golden brown and cheese begins to bubble at the edges.
07 - In a small saucepan, combine beef consommé, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder. Heat over medium heat, whisking to blend. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until hot and fragrant.
08 - Let baked roll ups rest 2 minutes on the baking sheet. Slice each roll into halves or thirds with a sharp serrated knife.
09 - Arrange on a platter and serve immediately with warm au jus for dipping.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They taste like a fancy French dip sandwich but come together in less than half an hour, making you look like you actually planned ahead.
  • The crispy tortilla exterior contrasts perfectly with the melty, savory filling, creating a texture that just makes you want another bite.
  • You can prep them in advance and bake when guests arrive, which means less time standing around your oven and more time actually enjoying people.
02 -
  • If you skip warming the tortillas first, they will tear when you roll them, and you'll feel unnecessarily frustrated at yourself even though it's an easy fix.
  • Resting the rolls before slicing genuinely matters; cutting into them while the cheese is still molten means filling everywhere and a plating disaster.
  • The au jus tastes better if you let it simmer for those full 3 to 4 minutes instead of rushing; the heat brings out the flavors in a way that instant mixing never will.
03 -
  • Brush the tortilla edges with olive oil before rolling, not after, so the seal actually sticks and holds during baking.
  • Buy roast beef that's already sliced at the deli counter rather than pre-packaged; it's fresher, more tender, and you can ask for the exact thickness you want.
  • Keep the au jus warm in a small pitcher while serving so people can dip as they eat instead of dunking cold sauce into hot food.
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