22 a french dip Recipes

ground beef (feel free to add ground lamb or pork to the mix), lemon juice, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt (or to taste), black pepper, onion, finely minced, cayenne pepper, breadcrumbs, greek pita breads (can use pita pockets if in a pinch), olive oil, for brushing, water, for dipping, tomato (optional), onion (optional), tzatziki (made with yogurt, not sour cream) (optional), aioli (or donair sauce) (optional), harissa (optional), lettuce (optional), french fries (optional), coleslaw (optional)

leeks , trimmed of tough tops, leave 3 to 4 inches of green on white of leek, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 tbsp for soup, 1/4 cup for salad dressing, some for drizzling, bay leaf, fresh or dried, all purpose potatoes , such as russet, peeled and sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality chicken stock , available on soup aisle, garlic , cracked away from skin, whole grain french bread, cut into very small pieces, plu more for dipping, slab bacon , 1 (1/2-inch) slice from butcher counter, shallot, chopped, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, eggs, heads chicory, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces, heads endive , quartered lengthwise and leaves separated, chopped fresh tarragon leaves , a few sprigs, chopped fresh chives, for garnish