French Dip Toastie Recipe - Great British Chefs

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 150°C (130°C fan)

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof pan over medium heat. Brown the short ribs on all sides, then remove and set aside

Step 3

In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Add the beef stock, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, yeast extract and thyme

Step 4

Return the ribs to the pan, cover, and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone. Once cooked, shred the beef, discarding any excess fat and taste for seasoning

Step 5

30 minutes before the beef is finished, begin preparing the other elements. Mix the jalapeño, red onion, coriander, lime juice and salt in a small bowl. Set aside

Step 6

Next, make the gravy. In a small pan, heat the beef stock and yeast extract over medium heat. Stir in the butter and bring to a simmer

Step 7

Add the cornflour mixture and stir until the gravy thickens. Remove from the heat

Step 8

Once the beef is shredded, mix the grated cheddar and mozzarella together. Butter one side of each bread slice

Step 9

Place two slices, butter-side down, in a pan over medium-low heat. Top with some shredded beef, cheese and a spoonful of jalapeño salsa

Step 10

Cover with the remaining slices of bread, butter-side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and cook until browned on both sides and the cheese is melted

Step 11

Cut the toasties in half and serve with the warm gravy for dipping