Shelf Reliance French Dip Sandwich

I tend to get in a rut sometimes and eat the same things week to week.  Last night I decided to change it up a little and try out a can of freeze dried roast beef that I have had sitting in the pantry for weeks.

This made a great dinner and took only minutes to make.  I love the fact that I can have meats and cheeses available in my pantry at any time and I don’t have to worry about refrigerating them or having to use them before they go bad.  The roast beef has a shelf life of 25 years unopened and 1 year after opening.  The cheese has a shelf life of 20 years unopened and 2 years after opening!  You cant get any better than that.

Recipe makes two sandwiches:
4 Slices of white bread toasted
1/2 Cup Shelf Reliance THRIVE Freeze Dried Roast Beef
1/4 Cup Shelf Reliance THRIVE Freeze Dried Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 Cup Shelf Reliance THRIVE Freeze Dried Mozzarella Cheese
1 Can Condensed Beef Broth + 1 Can Water (You could also use French Onion Soup)

Layer re-hydrated roast beef over two slices of toasted bread on a baking dish.  Top with re-hydrated cheese and broil on low until cheese is melted and just starting to brown.  While sandwiches are cooking microwave soup for 1 1/2 minutes and pour into a small bowl or ramekin.  Top sandwiches with toast and serve with dipping sauce or enjoy them as an open faced sandwich.

Click here for instructions on re-hydrating freeze dried cheese.