French Dip Sliders

• servings: 12 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

5 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided

1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

2 thyme sprigs, plus 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

12 slider buns, halved

1 lb. thinly sliced deli roast beef

12 slices provolone

1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. clove garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 c. low-sodium beef broth

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Add onion and thyme sprigs; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, 30 to 40 minutes. Discard thyme.

Place bottom halves of slider buns on a large baking sheet. Top with roast beef, cheese, and onions. Close with top buns.

In a small heatproof bowl, microwave 2 Tbsp. butter until melted. Brush on top of buns.Sprinkle with parsley and garlic powder; season with salt.

Bake sliders until warmed through and cheese is melty, 10 to 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in same skillet over medium heat, melt remaining 1 Tbsp. butter. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, Worcestershire, and chopped thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.

Transfer sliders to a platter. Top with parsley. Serve with au jus alongside.

Nutrition

• Calories: 3840
• Total Fat: 185 g
• Saturated Fat: 104 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 616 mg
• Sodium: 9872 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 290 g
• Dietary Fiber: 15 g
• Total Sugars: 52 g
• Protein: 233 g