French Dip Roast Beef Panini

French Dip Roast Beef Panini

 Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

½ shallot, minced

½ tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup reduced-salt beef broth

salt and pepper to taste

¼ pound deli-style sliced roast beef

½ baguette, cut into two portions and halved horizontally

1/8 lb sliced Swiss cheese

 

Directions 

1. Preheat your panini press. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. When hot, stir in the shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent (this takes about 2 minutes). Stir in the cornstarch and cook for one more minute.

2. Add the beef broth to the mixture, stirring to blend well. Season with salt and pepper as necessary.

3. Add the slices of roast beef to the sauce. Cook over low heat until the slices are warmed and remove from the sauce (reserve and cover the sauce for serving).

4. Divide cheese and place equal portions on two bread slices. Top with roast beef. Cover with remaining bread slices.

5. Grill panini in hot press until cheese is melted and bread toasted and golden-brown, approximately 5 minutes. Serve immediately with warm sauce.