Description
Slow cooker French dip sandwiches deliver tender shredded beef and rich au jus for dipping. These hearty roast beef sandwiches stay juicy, warm, and perfect for an easy crockpot dinner.
Ingredients
3–4 pounds chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine (or additional beef broth)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
6 crusty hoagie rolls or baguettes
6 slices provolone, Swiss, or mozzarella cheese
Butter, for toasting the rolls (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Horseradish sauce (optional)
Sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry, season it well, and sear on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Add onions and garlic to the skillet. Sauté 2–3 minutes. Add red wine to deglaze. Pour mixture into slow cooker.
3. Add broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or high 6.
4. Remove beef, shred it, and return to juices for 20–30 minutes.
5. Toast buttered rolls in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5–7 minutes.
6. Layer beef onto rolls, top with cheese, and broil 2–3 minutes. Serve with strained au jus.
Notes
Serve with horseradish sauce for extra bite.
Use extra broth instead of wine if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: —
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: —
- Unsaturated Fat: —
- Trans Fat: —
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: —