Description
These French Dip Roast Beef Pinwheels are a savory appetizer perfect for any gathering. They feature flaky puff pastry filled with thinly sliced roast beef, cheese, and sautéed onions, rolled into delectable bites. Served with a flavorful au jus for dipping, these pinwheels are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Roast Beef Filling:
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef
- 1 cup shredded provolone or Swiss cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Au Jus:
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onions: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until soft and golden, about 5–6 minutes.
- Prepare pinwheels: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface, layer with roast beef, sautéed onions, cheese, garlic powder, and thyme. Roll into a log, slice into pieces, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake pinwheels: Brush pinwheels with beaten egg and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Prepare au jus: Simmer beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder in a saucepan.
- Serve: Serve warm pinwheels with hot au jus for dipping.
Notes
- Pinwheels can be prepped ahead and chilled.
- For variation, consider adding horseradish spread or caramelized onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pinwheel
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
