Description
Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches: Juicy, tender beef slow-cooked to perfection in a rich au jus, then nestled on toasted rolls with melty cheese. This comforting, family-friendly recipe uses simple pantry staples, minimal hands-on time, and a dependable slow cooker method for busy weeknights. Serve with warm au jus for dipping, refrigerate leftovers easily, and enjoy classic French dip flavor with easy cleanup and versatile meal prep. Great for game days and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 4 hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chuck roast on all sides until browned.
- Place sliced onion and garlic in the bottom of the crockpot and set the roast on top.
- Pour beef broth over the roast, then add Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until beef is very tender and easy to shred.
- Remove beef and shred with two forks. Return shredded beef to the crockpot to soak up the juices.
- Toast sandwich rolls if desired, then pile beef onto each roll and top with cheese.
- Serve sandwiches with small bowls of the au jus from the crockpot for dipping.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free rolls and ensure the au jus is gluten-free.
- Brown the beef in batches for better searing if your skillet is crowded.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove.
- For a spicier dip, add a small amount of horseradish to the au jus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1230 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches, slow cooker beef dip, au jus, French dip sandwich, cheese sandwich, easy dinner, family-friendly, comfort food, 4 servings