French Dip Sammich

We had company coming over this afternoon to watch the Falcons playoff game, so we were looking for something quick and easy to make for lunch. This was a real crowd pleaser, amonst a group that likes messy sandwiches. Offset with a salad, it was a meal that didn't make us feel too guilty afterwards. It's really easy to make, and I kind of cheated, but it was worth it. I'll leave the meat cooking part of this for a later date when I have a kitchen outfitted with a meat slicer.

Ingredients:
1 lb. good quality roast beef, sliced thin to your preference (I used Boar's Head brand that I got from the grocery store)
3 cups beef broth (or just a box that you can find in the grocery store)
1/2 yellow onion, sliced thin
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
1 tsp granulated garlic'
2 tsp corn starch + 1/4 c beef broth, mixed well
1 loaf french bread (or your preference)
4 slices of provolone cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350, cut loaf of bread in half and put cut sides up on a baking sheet. Preheat skillet over medium low heat with butter and olive oil. Add sliced onions and salt. Cook until onions are translucent and soft - about 12 minutes.
2. Add beef broth, with the exception of that mixed with the cornstarch. Add pepper and granulated garlic. Simmer on medium low for 15-20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture, bring back to simmer and stir until sauce thickens just a little. During this time, put bread in the oven for 5 minutes to toast slightly before serving.
3. Remove skillet from heat. Piece loaf of bread back together, and slice into serving sizes. (My loaf served 4.) Place the desired amount of beef into the skillet to warm beef. With tongs, remove serving sizes of beef from the skillet, let drip a bit, and add to bread. Add a slice of cheese on each sandwich.
4. After all sandwiches have been assembled, pour remaining sauce in skillet into individual serving size ramekins or bowls. Dip sandwich into sauce and enjoy!

Again, this amount served 4, so adjust amount of ingredients accordingly for your party size. This reheats pretty well, too! I recommend serving with side salad above, and large amounts of napkins.