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Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

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These Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches feature tender, slow-cooked chuck roast infused with savory flavors from onion soup mix, garlic, and herbs. Served on toasted buttery hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese and a side of warm au jus for dipping, they make for a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Meat and Seasoning

  • 3 lb chuck roast (trimmed)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

Slow Cooker Base

  • 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
  • 1 packet onion soup mix (1 oz)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Sandwich Assembly

  • 6 hoagie rolls (split)
  • 6 slices provolone cheese (or Swiss)
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened, for toasting rolls)

Instructions

  1. Season and Sear the Roast: Season the chuck roast evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 3-4 minutes per side until browned to lock in flavor.
  2. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Layer the sliced onion and smashed garlic cloves at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a flavorful base for the meat.
  3. Add Roast and Liquids: Place the seared chuck roast on top of the onion and garlic. Pour in the beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, bay leaf, and the onion soup mix evenly over the roast.
  4. Slow Cook the Beef: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Shred Beef and Prepare Au Jus: Remove the roast and shred the beef using two forks. Strain the cooking liquid to remove solids and reserve it as the flavorful au jus for dipping the sandwiches.
  6. Toast Rolls and Assemble Sandwiches: Spread softened butter on the split hoagie rolls and toast them until golden. Pile the shredded beef onto the toasted rolls, top each with a slice of provolone cheese, then place under the broiler just long enough for the cheese to melt.
  7. Serve with Au Jus: Serve the sandwiches hot with a side of warm au jus for dipping, enhancing the rich, savory experience of the French Dip sandwiches.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the chuck roast overnight with the seasoning before cooking.
  • If you prefer, substitute Swiss cheese instead of provolone for a slightly different taste.
  • Low sodium beef broth is recommended to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • If you don’t have a slow cooker, this recipe can also be prepared in a Dutch oven in the oven at 300°F for 3-4 hours.
  • Leftover shredded beef can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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