Ingredients

  • 11/2 pounds sirloin, sliced across the grain on the diagonal bias until very thin
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for sauteing
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup minced shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced fine
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
  • 4 French rolls, split and lightly toasted

Method

  • Pat dry the meat and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot.
  • Add the meat, in batches, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned on both sides.
  • Transfer meat as it is cooked to a heatproof platter.
  • Keep warm in a slow oven.
  • Pour off fat from skillet.
  • Add butter and melt over moderate heat.
  • Add shallots, garlic and thyme to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until vegetables are softened.
  • Add the wine and reduce by half.
  • Add the stock and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove meat from oven and pour platter juices into simmering jus.
  • Have rolls split and arranged on a platter.
  • Drizzle some of jus over cut sides of rolls.
  • Divide meat among 4 bottom halves and top with remaining bread.
  • Transfer sandwiches to serving plates.
  • Transfer jus to individual dipping bowls and serve sandwiches with jus.