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French Dip Tortilla Rollups: The Ultimate Savory Party Appetizer

These perfectly portioned French Dip Tortilla Rollups feature tender folds of roast beef, rich brown caramelized onions, and glossy melted provolone cheese wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, served with savory au jus.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large soft white flour tortillas 10-inch (25cm), room temperature
  • 1 lb (450g) thinly sliced rare roast beef deli-style
  • 8 slices provolone cheese for a glossy melted center
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese softened, acts as a binder
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp (15g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 2 cups (480ml) beef broth high-quality
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp (5ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (4g) fresh green parsley flakes finely chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed Skillet Essential for slowly caramelizing the onions without burning them.
  • 1 Serrated bread knife Crucial for slicing the rollups cleanly without squishing the tortillas.

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced yellow onions and cook slowly for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn a rich, dark brown. Let cool slightly.
  2. Spread a thin, even layer of softened cream cheese over each of the 4 soft white flour tortillas to act as a binder.
  3. Lay 2-3 slices of provolone cheese down the center of each tortilla. Arrange folds of the thinly sliced roast beef over the cheese, and top evenly with the caramelized onions.
  4. Tightly roll each tortilla into a cylinder. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up the cream cheese for easy slicing.
  5. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Unwrap the tortillas and use a serrated knife to cut into thick, 1-inch (2.5cm) pinwheels. Place them flat on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until the provolone is glossy and melted.
  6. While the pinwheels warm, whisk the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes. Pour into a small white dipping bowl and garnish with finely chopped fresh green parsley flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 24gFat: 22gFiber: 2g

Notes

Tip 1: Use a gentle sawing motion with a serrated knife to slice the pinwheels without squishing them.
Tip 2: Do not skip the chilling step; it ensures the rollups maintain their tight spiral shape.
Keyword Au Jus Dipping Sauce,Beef Pinwheels,French Dip Tortilla Rollups

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