Italian-Style French Dips

Give classic French dip sandwiches a healthymakeover with green pepper, onion, and lean meat. For a healthy boost, we recommend using reduced-sodium beef broth instead of the original.

Approximately need 25 minutes to finish.

Italian-Style French Dips

Ingredients2     tablespoons butter, margarine, or vegetable oil1     large green sweet pepper, cut into thin strips (1 cup)1     medium onion, cut into thin wedges2     cups shredded cooked leftover beef or pork1     14 ounce can beef broth1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed1/4   teaspoon ground black pepper4     French rolls, split and toasted            Shredded Swiss, provolone, or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add sweet pepper and onion; cook and stir about 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in beef, broth, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, divide meat and vegetables among French rolls. If desired, top with cheese. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Serve sandwiches with bowls of cooking liquid for dipping. Makes 4 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

 (Italian-Style French Dips)

Per serving: 
• 367 kcal cal., 
• 16 g fat
 
• (7 g sat. fat, 
• 1 g polyunsaturated fat,
• 6 g monounsatured fat), 
• 88 mg chol., 
• 700 mg sodium, 
• 24 g carb., 
• 2 g fiber, 
• 2 g sugar, 
• 30 g pro.
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet