Fast and easy – these French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups have all the flavors of a French Dip Sandwich, but rolled up into a tortilla instead! These are perfect for those weeknight dinners when you need to get something tasty on the table quickly.
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French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups
Easy summer recipes – that’s all I’m allowing in my life lately. I’m trying really hard right now to make sure I have a home cooked dinner on the table most nights. Sometimes that means hot dogs, sometimes that means BLTs. And lately, that has also meant French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups.
I found a recipe for roll ups in an old cookbook quite some time ago (so long ago that I don’t even remember where I saw it). Since then, I have been trying all kinds of different tortilla roll up recipes, looking for the perfect filling. Ladies and gentlemen, I think I found it with these French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups. They may not look like much, but they sure do pack some flavor. And any dinner that is under 30 minutes is a summer winner for me!
Ingredients
Tortillas: You want a large tortilla (look for the burrito sized tortillas). I have only tried this with regular flour tortillas.
Cheese: I like provolone, but you could also sub in swiss, mozzarella, or another cheese of your choice.
Roast Beef: You could get the roast beef that comes already pre-sliced, but I like to get it freshly sliced from the deli.
French Fried Onions: These are the onions that come in a container at the grocery store – the same ones you would put on top of a green bean casserole. They are usually located near the canned vegetables.
Olive Oil: You will use the oil to seal the tortillas, and you’ll also brush it over the outsides of the tortilla to help it crisp up. I always use olive oil, but another neutral oil will work.
Beef Consomme: You should be able to find this in the soup aisle. Beef consomme has a deeper, richer flavor than beef broth. If you can’t find it, you can substitute in beef broth, but it’s not quite as good in my opinion.
Worcestershire Sauce and Soy Sauce: This is for flavoring the au jus. I think the combination of flavors is perfect!
Onion Powder & Garlic Powder: This is also for flavor.
Tips for making French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups:
These are pretty simple to make, but I do have a few tips for you to make sure they come out perfectly.
- Use a large tortilla. Don’t try to stuff all of this in a smaller tortilla.
- If the tortillas are not super fresh, warm them up in the microwave for a few seconds before assembling the tortilla roll ups so that the tortillas are pliable.
- I can only find provolone cheese pre-sliced where I live. So to distribute the cheese evenly, you’ll need to tear it into pieces. If you can find it in a block and shred it, that would be easier, but tearing the slices works just fine!
- You want the thinnest sliced roast beef that you can get. I just have the deli counter slice it on the smallest setting. If the slices are too thick, it’s hard to roll the tortilla.
- Roll the tortillas the tightest you can for the best results.
- Don’t skip the au jus! Not only is that what gives these tortilla roll ups the flavors of a French dip sandwich, but it makes it so much more fun to eat!
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course! Some readers have said that they like it with more cheese. Just be careful to not fill your tortilla so much that you won’t be able to wrap it tightly closed.
That would be delicious! It would for sure take you out of your 30 minute recipe time, but I think it would taste great!
Technically you could make the roll ups and refrigerate them, and then bake them just before serving, but the onions will get soggier than if you made them fresh. So you could, but for best results, they are best made, baked, and eaten.
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French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 4 12-inch flour tortillas
- 4 slices Provolone cheese about 5 ounces
- 1/2 lb deli sliced roast beef
- 3/4 cup French fried onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (10.5 oz) beef consomme
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Lay the 4 tortillas on a counter or work surface. Tear the provolone up into smaller pieces and distribute evenly over each of the 4 tortillas. Place the deli roast beef evenly over the cheese, then sprinkle the French fried onions over the roast beef.
- Working with one tortilla at a time, fold the sides of the tortillas in, then tightly roll the tortilla into a roll. Brush a little bit of the olive oil on the edge of the tortilla to help it stick closed, and place seam side down on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Brush the remaining olive oil over the tops of the roll ups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the roll ups are browned, about 10 minutes.
- While the roll ups are baking, combine the beef consommé, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, onion powder and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until warmed through.
- To serve, cut the roll ups in half and serve with the warm sauce for dipping.
Sue Murray says
We love these wraps! So easy and so very good!
susan says
could i saute up some onions and use them instead? would it be just as tasty. you think?
Deborah says
You definitely could – it would be different, but I’m guessing still delicious!
Diane says
This is a great recipe, they loved it. I am making it again 😊
Pat says
Really did not think they were anything special.
Amy Bannister says
I love this recipe, made a slight change, though. I use it to finish off my left over pot roast! Works very well!
Sophia W. says
This was totally delish! My only comment is that I would put the fried onions on top of the cheese (instead on top of the RB) because too many fell out when we dipped. I think the melted cheese would hold them down better.
B.Scott says
What can I substitute for the French fried onions can I use caramelized onions
Patti says
So good! My family loved it. I did roast my own meat and I do suggest adding more cheese and the onions. I will make this again
Lauren says
This was delish!! A big hit with the hubs. I laid down a thin layer of chive and onion cream cheese before putting the cheese, roast beef, and onions down. Turned out amazing! Definitely adding this to the rotation of favorite quick and easy meals!
Patti p says
This was delicious. All the picky eaters loved it. I did roast my own meat and i think it tasted better than deli beef plus we all agreed another slice of cheese would have made it a bit better. I will definitely make this again
Sylvie says
Très très bon à refaire!!!!
Dolly .S. says
Easy, quick, and tasty! My husband said it’s a keeper!
Christie Rusk says
This is a great recipe. Easy but lots of flavor. My kid’s thought they were from Panera:)
Cindy Vandamme says
Great recipe. Next time I think it needs more cheese, meat and onions.
Jennie says
This looks so delicious! Have you ever tried the Au Jus that you can buy in a packet? I’ve used it in recipes, but never as gravy, but I wonder if it would give the flavor you’re looking for, or at least be a good substitute if consomme is hard to find. The pic looked like caramelized onions, but the crispy ones would be even better. I bet these could be prepped ahead, frozen, and baked from frozen, too.
Sara says
I love a good French dip sandwich. This is a little different, as a wrap, but it sure is good! As I get older, I look for recipes that are simple to put together but still taste good. This recipe does both. Thank you!