Description
These French Dip Roast Beef Pinwheels are a savory and satisfying appetizer featuring deli roast beef, cheese, and a flavorful au jus dipping sauce, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties or as a delicious snack!
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry Pinwheels:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- ½ pound deli roast beef, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded provolone or Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
Au Jus Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pinwheels: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Spread Dijon mustard and horseradish over the surface, then layer roast beef and cheese. Roll up tightly into a log, slice into 1-inch pieces, and place cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the au jus: While baking, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a saucepan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Serve: Serve pinwheels warm with au jus dipping sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Pinwheels can be prepped ahead and baked fresh.
- Add sautéed onions or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Use crescent roll dough as an alternative to puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
