Description
This Crockpot French Dip Sandwich recipe is a classic comfort food favorite. Tender, juicy shredded beef, melted provolone cheese, all nestled in a toasty hoagie roll, served with savory au jus for dipping. Perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
For the Sandwiches:
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
- Season Beef: Generously season beef roast with salt and pepper.
- Sear Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- Crockpot Prep: Transfer roast to the crockpot, add onion, garlic, broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and bay leaf.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Shred Beef: Remove beef, shred with forks. Strain cooking liquid for au jus.
- Prepare Sandwiches: Toast hoagie rolls with butter, fill with beef, top with provolone.
- Melt Cheese: Broil sandwiches for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve hot with au jus for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red wine to the cooking liquid.
- Try Swiss cheese instead of provolone.
- Leftover beef is great for quesadillas, nachos, or over mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course, Sandwich
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with au jus
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1440mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
