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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

How To Make Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches: A Tasty Meal Solution

Tender beef slow-cooked in a savory broth, served on a toasted hoagie roll with melted provolone and a side of warm au jus for dipping these French Dip Sandwiches are a cozy, satisfying classic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 6 hoagie or French rolls split
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • Optional: butter for toasting rolls
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Instructions
 

  • Sear the Roast (Optional):
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the roast with salt and pepper, then sear each side until browned (2–3 minutes per side).
  • Add to Slow Cooker:
  • Place sliced onion and garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker. Add seared roast on top. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Cook:
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is very tender and easy to shred.
  • Shred the Meat:
  • Remove roast from slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return shredded beef to the broth.
  • Toast the Rolls:
  • Optional but delicious—lightly butter the inside of each roll and toast in a skillet or under a broiler until golden.
  • Assemble the Sandwiches:
  • Pile shredded beef onto rolls, top with provolone cheese, and broil briefly to melt cheese if desired. Serve with a small bowl of the cooking broth (au jus) for dipping.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, serve open-faced or use smaller rolls.
  • Leftovers store well and are great for meal prep.
  • Provolone can be substituted with Swiss or mozzarella.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 40gFat: 30gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g