Craving a quick, healthy, and outrageously flavorful fix? Life gets busy, and sometimes dinner needs to be on the table fast. Forget elaborate meals and complex recipes; my French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups are here to rescue your weeknight dinner routine. As a mom who juggles work, kids, and, well, life, I totally understand the struggle. These roll-ups are a total game-changer – a delicious, cheesy twist on the classic French Dip that’s ready in minutes! You seriously HAVE to try these.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
These French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups aren’t just food; they’re my little piece of home. Growing up, our family celebrations always included some version of a cheesy, beefy concoction. My aunt Maggie, a notorious foodie, always adapted the dish. So, the inspiration from the classic French Dip happened after our aunt took us to this Parisian restaurant to explore new culinary options! This tortilla version puts my twist on that memory . It’s a dish that encapsulates togetherness, laughter, and the simple joy of sharing a great meal, now wrapped up in a tasty hand-held package. One bite sends me right back to the warmth of her kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Roll-Ups:
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Au Jus (optional for serving):
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
- 1 cup water
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Prepare Tortillas: Lay a tortilla flat. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla.
- Add Beef: Top the cream cheese mixture with a layer of thinly sliced roast beef. Be generous, but not so much that it can’t roll!
- Roll Up: Tightly roll up the tortilla, starting from one end. Make sure the seam is facing to avoid the roll to unravel.
- Cut and Arrange: Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled-up tortilla into 1-inch slices.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish. Arrange the tortilla slices, seam-side down, in the prepared dish.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of the tortilla roll-ups with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Make Au Jus (optional): While the roll-ups are baking, prepare the au jus, If you are using it, in a saucepan, combine condensed French onion soup and water. Heat over medium heat until simmering.
- Serve: Remove the French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups from the oven and serve immediately with warm au jus for dipping (if desired). Enjoy!
French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined and smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Lay a tortilla flat. Spread about 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the tortilla.8 large flour tortillas
- Top the cream cheese mixture with a layer of thinly sliced roast beef. Be generous, but not so much that it can’t roll!1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
- Tightly roll up the tortilla, starting from one end. Make sure the seam is facing to avoid the roll to unravel.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each rolled-up tortilla into 1-inch slices.
- Lightly grease a baking dish. Arrange the tortilla slices, seam-side down, in the prepared dish.
- Brush the tops of the tortilla roll-ups with melted butter.2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.
- While the roll-ups are baking, prepare the au jus, If you are using it, in a saucepan, combine condensed French onion soup and water. Heat over medium heat until simmering.10.75 ounce can condensed French onion soup, 1 cup water
- Remove the French Dip Tortilla Roll Ups from the oven and serve immediately with warm au jus for dipping (if desired). Enjoy!