Philipe the Original has been a landmark of Downtown Los Angeles for over 100 years. Established in 1908, Philipe’s is a 4th generation family-owned restaurant and is where the original french dip sandwich was “accidentally invented” and became a national sensation. Fresh baked french rolls that have been dipped in gorgeous gravy and layered with perfectly tender beef and optional toppings (Cheese, horseradish, french mustard and pickles). After one bite, you’ll be craving it all the time!
Serves 4 
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For the beef:
2 tbsp olive oil
2lbs beef eye of the round
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 sprig of rosemary
4 sprigs thyme
1 carrot, roughly chopped
2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
1 large onion, quartered
32 fl oz good quality beef stock
For the mustard sauce:
4 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp flat beer
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
To serve:
4 french rolls, halved
5.3oz / 2/3 cup butter
Potato salad, optional
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the beef:
2 tbsp olive oil
1kg beef eye of the round
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 sprig of rosemary
4 sprigs thyme
1 carrot, roughly chopped
2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
1 large onion, quartered
1 litre good quality beef stock
For the mustard sauce:
4 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp flat beer
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
To serve:
4 french rolls, halved
150g butter
Potato salad, optional
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Deep cast iron pan
