CROCK POT FRENCH DIP SANDWICHES Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches. Tender, flavorful beef, loaded onto toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese, and served with savory au jus for dipping. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or game-day gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 4–6 hoagie rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Season beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme. Optionally, sear the beef in a skillet.
- Assemble Ingredients: Place onions in the slow cooker, add seasoned beef, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Shred the Beef: Remove beef, shred, and return to the slow cooker.
- Toast the Rolls: Lightly toast hoagie rolls under a broiler or in a skillet.
- Assemble: Pile beef on rolls, top with provolone, and broil until cheese melts.
- Serve: Strain cooking liquid for au jus, serve sandwiches with au jus for dipping.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker au jus, simmer it on the stove to reduce.
- Leftover beef is versatile for tacos, bowls, or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 148mg
