Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches feature tender, juicy beef chuck roast slow-cooked to perfection with savory onion soup mix and beef broth. Served on crusty rolls with melted Swiss or provolone cheese and served alongside flavorful au jus for dipping, these sandwiches are a delicious and comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (high) or 10 hours (low)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (high) or 10 hours 15 minutes (low)
- Yield: 6-8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Slow Cooker, Broiling, Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 (1-ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
- 2 cups water
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
- 6–8 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
- 6–8 crusty rolls (we like ciabatta)
Instructions
- Prepare the Roast: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil is heating, generously season all sides of the chuck roast with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Sear the Roast: When the oil starts to shimmer, carefully place the roast in the hot pan and sear it on all sides by letting it sit without moving for a minute or two on each side before flipping. This quick browning adds flavor and seals in the juices.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the seared roast along with the pan juices to your slow cooker. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the roast. Add the water and beef broth to the slow cooker.
- Cook the Meat: Cook the roast on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours until the meat is so tender that it shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Pile the shredded beef onto sliced crusty rolls. Top each with a slice of Swiss or provolone cheese.
- Broil the Sandwiches: Place the topped sandwiches under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melts and the buns begin to toast.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately with the juices from the slow cooker as au jus for dipping.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add garlic powder or fresh garlic to the seasoning.
- Use crusty rolls like ciabatta or French rolls for the best texture and soak up the au jus well.
- Leftover au jus can be refrigerated and reheated for extra dipping sauce or gravy.
- If you prefer a thicker au jus, skim some broth from the slow cooker and reduce it on the stovetop until slightly thickened.
- Swiss and provolone cheeses melt well and complement the beef flavor perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: French Dip Sandwich, Slow Cooker Recipes, Beef Sandwich, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner
