Alot of people don't realize that beef consomme is available. Basically you can use it as a french dip. It's actually great right out of the can. If you use it, this post is beyond you, but if you've never heard of it... go to the broth/soup section of the grocery and pick up a can of this. Heat it up in a small sauce pan. Get some hoagie buns and put thin roast beef in them, swiss cheese too maybe. Pour the consomme in small bowls and dip your sandwich into it. It's really good and you'll impress your friends, just don't tell them it came out of a can. If you want to get fancy, you can mince and sautee some fancy mushrooms, garlic, shallots, etc., and mix them in with the consomme.