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recipe image of beef roast provolone cheese french bread onion au jus garlic Worcestershire sauce black pepper salt butter garlic powder onion powder paprika thyme rosemary mustard horseradish cornstarch water beef broth arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight realistic top down mise en place shot
C. Motter Cindy

Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches

A comforting and easy slow cooker recipe for French dip sandwiches with tender beef, melted cheese, and rich au jus.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef
  • 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast well marbled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Broth and Seasonings
  • 4 cups beef broth high quality, low sodium
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix about 1 ounce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • salt to taste
Bread and Cheese
  • 6-8 crusty French rolls or hoagie buns sturdy enough to hold up to the juicy beef
  • 8 slices provolone cheese melts perfectly
  • 1 tbsp butter optional for toasting the rolls
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, optional for thickening the au jus

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet,
  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board,
  • - Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Whisk
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Baking sheet
  • Broiler

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
    Sear the Roast (Optional but Recommended)
      Build the Au Jus
        Slow Cook
          Shred the Beef
            Strain and Season the Au Jus
              Toast the Rolls
                Assemble the Sandwiches
                  Serve Immediately

                    Nutrition

                    Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

                    Notes

                    For a dairy-free version, simply omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative. This recipe is perfect for meal prep. Shred the beef and store it in the strained au jus in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The flavor actually deepens over time. For gluten-free French dip, use gluten-free hoagie or sub rolls. Make sure your beef broth and Worcestershire sauce are certified gluten-free. The filling itself is naturally gluten-free.
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