Best Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches: Tender, Juicy Beef
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches, featuring succulent, fall-apart beef and rich au jus. Perfect for any occasion, this hands-off recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Chuck Roast
- Beef Broth/Stock
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Soy Sauce
- Onion Soup Mix
- Garlic
- Onions
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Dried Thyme
- Bay Leaf
- Hoagie Rolls or French Bread
- Provolone or Swiss Cheese
Instructions
- Trim and season the chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
- Optional: Sear the beef on all sides in a hot skillet with a little oil.
- Layer sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place the seasoned beef roast on top of the onions and garlic.
- Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
- Add the bay leaf, sprinkle in the dried thyme, and stir in the onion soup mix.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-6 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove the beef from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
- Return the shredded beef to the au jus in the slow cooker and let it warm through for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare the rolls by slicing them lengthwise, buttering the insides, and toasting them until golden brown.
- Load the toasted rolls with the warm shredded beef.
- Optional: Add slices of provolone or Swiss cheese and broil until melted.
- Serve with hot au jus for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For extra richness, use beef consommé instead of broth. Toasting the rolls prevents them from getting soggy, and searing the beef adds depth of flavor.