Description
Hearty Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender, shredded beef chuck roast cooked with herbs and a rich broth, served on toasted French rolls with melted provolone cheese and a savory au jus dipping sauce. Perfect for an easy, satisfying dinner with minimal prep and maximum taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 French rolls, split
- Butter for toasting rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prep the Beef: Place the sliced onion and minced garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker. Lay the chuck roast on top to create a flavorful base.
- Make the Broth: In a mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and a pinch of black pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the roast in the slow cooker, then add the bay leaf for enhanced aroma.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. The beef should become fall-apart tender by the end of cooking.
- Shred the Beef: Carefully remove the roast and shred it using two forks. Discard any excess fat. Strain the cooking broth to remove solids and reserve it to use as the au jus dipping sauce.
- Toast the Rolls: Butter the split French rolls generously on the cut sides. Toast them under the broiler for about 1 to 2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Pile the shredded beef onto each toasted roll. Top each sandwich with a slice of provolone cheese and place briefly under the broiler again until the cheese melts perfectly.
- Serve with Au Jus: Ladle some of the warm reserved broth into small bowls for dipping. Serve the sandwiches hot with the flavorful au jus on the side, and enjoy your hearty meal!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the broth mixture before cooking.
- If preferred, substitute provolone with Swiss or mozzarella cheese.
- Be careful not to over-toast the rolls to prevent burning under the broiler.
- The au jus broth can be seasoned further with additional herbs or beef bouillon if desired.
- Leftover shredded beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 to 8 hours on LOW or 4 to 5 hours on HIGH
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Slow cooker, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: French dip sandwich, slow cooker beef, au jus sandwich, shredded beef sandwich, easy slow cooker recipes
