Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
These Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches feature tender, juicy shredded beef cooked low and slow with onion soup mix and beef broth, served on crusty rolls with melted Swiss or provolone cheese. The flavorful au jus dipping sauce made from the slow cooker juices makes this sandwich irresistibly delicious and perfect for an easy, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 (1-ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
- 2 cups water
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
- 6–8 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
- 6–8 crusty rolls (such as ciabatta)
Instructions
- Prepare and Season the Roast: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Generously season all sides of the chuck roast with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper while the oil is heating.
- Sear the Roast: Once the oil shimmers, carefully place the roast in the skillet and sear on all sides. Allow the roast to sit undisturbed for a minute or two on each side to develop a rich brown crust, which enhances flavor and seals in juices.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the seared roast and any pan juices into your slow cooker. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix over the roast, then pour in the water and beef broth evenly around the meat.
- Cook the Roast: Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, until the beef is so tender it easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Meat: Remove the cooked roast from the slow cooker and shred the meat using two forks.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Pile the shredded beef onto sliced crusty rolls. Add a slice of Swiss or provolone cheese on top of the meat.
- Toast the Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler just until the cheese melts and the rolls begin to toast. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Serve with Au Jus: Serve the sandwiches hot with the flavorful juices from the slow cooker (au jus) on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For best results, slice the rolls before toasting to ensure even melting of the cheese and toasting of the bread.
- You can substitute beef chuck roast with bottom round roast if desired.
- Using crusty rolls like ciabatta helps prevent sogginess when dipped in au jus.
- Adjust the seasoning of the au jus to taste by adding more salt or pepper if needed before serving.
- Leftover shredded beef can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
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