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Roast Beef Sliders (with Au Jus Dipping Sauce)

This post was last updated on September 19, 2024 at 6:54 pm

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Roast Beef Sliders are toasted sweet rolls layered with thinly sliced roast beef, melty cheese, and a savory side of au jus dipping sauce. These tasty mini sandwiches are ready in just 20 minutes and make the perfect meal or appetizer.

If you love your sandwiches meaty and cheesy, then try Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and these Chicken Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwiches next!

roast beef sliders being pulled apart to reveal melty cheese

Baked roast beef sliders are a delicious pull-apart appetizer. They're perfect for holiday parties, game days, or movie nights.

These slider buns are served hot with a buttery garlic glaze, tender roast beef, and two kinds of cheese between Hawaiian sweet rolls. Once you bite into this, you'll experience true bliss! I bet you can't stop after just one!

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  • Why We Love This Roast Beef Sliders Recipe:
  • What is au jus sauce?
  • Ingredients you need:
  • Instructions to make Roast Beef Sliders:
  • Alternatives and Variations:
  • Pro-Tips:
  • Storing and Reheating:
  • FAQ:
  • More Sandwich Recipes to Try
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Why We Love This Roast Beef Sliders Recipe:

Perfect for entertaining! These sliders are a delicious shareable snack so make them when you're feeling sociable. They are definitely a crowd-pleaser!

Quick and easy! Roast beef sliders are a great last-minute meal or snack.

Versatile! Each layer of these roast beef sliders is customizable, from the buttery topping to the bread so get creative!

slider being dipped into au jus

What is au jus sauce?

Au jus sauce is a broth that consists of pan drippings from a roast. Despite comparisons, au jus is not gravy. Au jus is a light sauce whereas gravy is thickened by flour.

"Au jus" is a French term that means "with juice." In French cuisine, it is a way to naturally enhance the flavor of a dish. It is typically served with a French dip sandwich. Hence my decision to pair roast beef sliders with au jus!

au jus being poured into a small bowl

Ingredients you need:

Roast Beef Sliders

  • Deli rolls: Hawaiian rolls are the best because they come stuck together. Aside from that, they are super soft and the sweetness complements the savory flavor of the other ingredients.
  • Mayonnaise: This is an optional inclusion but I do recommend slathering the bread with some kind of condiment. Take your pick!
  • Roast beef deli meat: Get it thinly sliced. You can go with whatever's on sale but I highly suggest Boar's Head brand.
  • Cheese: I used slices of provolone cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • French dip au jus mix: I used the Pioneer brand Au Jus Gravy Mix because it's easy to prepare and makes the perfect dipping sauce.

Garlic Butter Topping:

  • Butter
  • Garlic: Use minced.
  • Everything but the bagel seasoning: This is a crunchy, roasted blend of sesame seeds (white and black), poppy seeds, dried garlic & onion, and sea salt flakes.
roast beef sliders ingredients

Instructions to make Roast Beef Sliders:

Slice the Rolls

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Use a knife to cut the rolls down the middle so that you end up with a top and bottom half of the bread. The individual rolls on the bottom half should still be connected, and the individual rolls on the top half should still be connected. 

slicing sweet Hawaiian rolls

Assemble the Roast Beef Sliders

Place the bottom half of the bread into a 9x13 baking dish. Spread the mayonnaise out evenly over the rolls. 

Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the mayonnaise, and try to cover the entire surface of the bread. 

roast beef and cheese slices on open face bread

Next, layer the roast beef deli meat directly over the layer of mayonnaise (if you don’t choose to use the mayonnaise, just simply place the roast beef on the bottom layer of bread). Fold the meat over itself instead of laying it flat. 

Now place the slices of provolone cheese on top of the roast beef in one single layer. It is okay if some of the cheese overlaps. 

Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping

Add the butter, minced garlic, and everything but the bagel seasoning into a small bowl and microwave on high for 15 second increments, until the butter is completely melted. 

roast beef sliders being pulled apart to reveal melty cheese

Prepare the Au Jus Dipping Sauce

Make the au jus dipping sauce according to the packet instructions. Which usually just calls for mixing it with water and heating it in a saucepan or microwave. 

Bake the Roast Beef Sliders

Gently place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls on top of the sliders. Brush the melted butter mixture over the top of the rolls. Then cover the dish with foil and bake the sliders for 8 minutes.

butter being glazed over Hawaiian rolls

Remove the foil and bake them uncovered for an additional 2 minutes. 

Finally, take them out of the oven and serve them with the Au Jus dipping sauce.

Alternatives and Variations:

Bread: Other dinner rolls you can use include Brioche rolls and pretzel rolls. Regardless of the kind you use, just make sure they're soft.

Sauce: Add an aioli, dijon mustard, spicy brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, or horseradish sauce.

Meat: Not into deli roast beef? Swap it out for sliced prime rib, chicken, ham, or turkey instead. Leftover turkey from Thanksgiving would be a perfect swap!

Cheese: You can use any cheese slices you'd like. Just make sure it melts well. Swiss cheese, pepper jack, and sharp white cheddar are good substitutions.

Toppings: I kept this recipe simple so everyone could enjoy it but feel free to add toppings like caramelized onions or pickles.

Seasoning: Enhance the flavors by adding garlic powder and onion powder.

view of the top of the roast beef sliders

Pro-Tips:

  • Prevent soggy sliders by making sure the rolls are sliced evenly between the top and bottom layers. You can also lightly toast the bottom half before assembling them.
  • These can get a bit messy. Insert a toothpick in the center of each sandwich for easier serving.
  • Save even more time by assembling the sandwiches ahead of time and refrigerating them until you're ready to serve. Apply the garlic butter just before popping them in the oven.

Storing and Reheating:

Wrap leftover roast beef sliders in aluminum foil and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Alternatively, you can store them in the freezer for up to 2 months. I recommend letting them thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating them in the oven or air fryer.

freshly baked roast beef sliders

FAQ:

What goes with roast beef sliders?

Roast beef sliders pair perfectly with potatoes. You could make it a main dish and serve them with a side of chips, fries, oven-roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, or even potato salad. But if you want to lighten the meal up, enjoy it with a salad.

How long should sliders be in the oven?

Roast beef sliders should be baked in a preheated oven at 375°F for 10 minutes (2 of which should be uncovered) or until golden brown on top. Cooking time may vary based on the oven and any additional ingredients you add so account for that when determining the cooking time.

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  • Delicious Cuban Sandwich
  • Blackened Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich
  • Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese Sandwich
  • Pesto Grilled Cheese
  • Steak Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches
  • Meat Lover’s Breakfast Sandwich

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platter of roast beef sliders

Roast Beef Sliders (with Au Jus Dipping Sauce)

Roast Beef Sliders are toasted sweet rolls layered with thinly sliced roast beef, melty cheese, and a savory side of au jus dipping sauce. These tasty mini sandwiches are ready in just 20 minutes and make the perfect snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers, au jus, roast beef, sandwich, sliders
Servings: 12 sliders
Calories: 367kcal
Author: Tamara J.

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Deli rolls Hawaiian rolls are best
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise optional
  • 1 pound Roast beef deli meat thinly sliced
  • 8 slices Provolone cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 pack French dip au jus mix

Garlic Butter Topping

  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • ½ tablespoon Garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon Everything but the bagel seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°
  • Use a knife to cut the rolls down the middle so that you end up with a top and bottom half of bread. The individual rolls on the bottom half should still be connected, and the individual rolls on the top half should still be connected. 
  • Place the bottom half of the bread into a 9x13 baking dish. Spread the mayonnaise out evenly over the rolls. 
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the mayonnaise, try to cover the entire surface of the bread. 
  • Next, layer the roast beef deli meat directly over the layer of mayonnaise (if you don’t choose to use the mayonnaise, just simply place the roast beef on the bottom layer of bread). Fold the meat over itself instead of laying it flat. 
  • Now place the slices of provolone cheese on top of the roast beef in one single layer. It is okay if some of the cheese overlaps. 
  • Add the butter, minced garlic, and everything but the bagel seasoning into a bowl and microwave on high for 15 second increments, until the butter is completely melted. 
  • Make the au jus dipping sauce according to the packet instructions. Which usually just calls for mixing it with water and heating in a saucepan or microwave. 
  • Gently place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls on top of the sliders. Brush the melted butter mixture over the top of the rolls. Cover the dish with foil and bake the sliders for 8 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake them uncovered for an additional 2 minutes. 
  • Take them out of the oven and serve them with the Au Jus dipping sauce.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 856mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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  1. Gina says

    September 26, 2023 at 10:53 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing

    Reply
  2. Cathy says

    August 25, 2023 at 12:21 am

    Delicious and so easy to prepare. Leftovers for lunch the next day make it even better. 😋

    Reply
    • Tamara J. says

      August 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm

      Awesome! Thanks for giving it a try! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tina says

    May 08, 2023 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing

    Reply
  4. Toni says

    December 05, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    So good

    Reply

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