Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Tender beef slow-cooked with savory seasonings served on soft rolls with rich au jus, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal any day of the week.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker or crockpot
- 1 skillet for searing beef
- 2 forks for shredding beef
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 lb beef chuck roast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 soft sandwich rolls or French rolls
- Sliced provolone or Swiss cheese optional
- Au jus from the slow cooker for dipping
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Place the sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Put the seared roast on top of the onions and garlic.
- Pour beef broth, soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and bay leaf around the roast.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the beef is very tender.
- Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and mix it thoroughly with the juices.
- Slice the rolls and fill them with the shredded beef. Add cheese if desired.
- Serve the sandwiches with warm au jus on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Add a splash of red wine to enrich the flavor.
- For cheesy sandwiches, melt cheese under a broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- Strain and skim fat from au jus for a cleaner dipping sauce.
- Serve with fries, chips, or a crisp salad.