Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches (Print Version)
Make delicious French Dip sandwiches effortlessly in your crockpot. This easy, quick, and flavorful recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 360 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 375 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
# Ingredients:
→ Slow-Cooked Savory Core
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3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
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4 cups low-sodium beef broth
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp dried onion flakes
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp kosher salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Aromatic Depth
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1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 bay leaves
→ Toasted Perfection & Melty Finish
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6 hoagie rolls or crusty baguettes
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12 slices provolone cheese
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
# Instructions:
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Pat dry 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast. Season generously with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. This initial seasoning is key for delicious Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches: Easy, Quick, and Delicious. Thinly slice 1 large yellow onion.
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Place the seasoned beef chuck roast into your slow cooker. Add 4 cups low-sodium beef broth, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp dried onion flakes, 1 tsp garlic powder, and the sliced 1 large yellow onion. Finish with 2 bay leaves.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender. This long, slow cook creates the incredibly juicy meat for your Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches: Easy, Quick, and Delicious.
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Carefully remove the cooked beef chuck roast from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded beef to the cooking liquid in the slow cooker to keep it warm and absorb more flavor, ensuring the best Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches: Easy, Quick, and Delicious.
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Preheat your oven broiler. Spread 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, evenly on the cut sides of 6 hoagie rolls or crusty baguettes. Place them butter-side up on a baking sheet and broil for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden and toasted. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
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Fill each toasted hoagie roll with a generous portion of the shredded beef. Top the beef with 2 slices provolone cheese per sandwich. Return the assembled sandwiches to the baking sheet and broil for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
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Ladle the remaining flavorful cooking liquid from the slow cooker into small individual bowls for dipping. Serve your warm Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches: Easy, Quick, and Delicious immediately with the au jus on the side.
# Notes:
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Feel free to substitute provolone cheese with Swiss or Monterey Jack for a different flavor profile. Crusty baguettes also work wonderfully in place of hoagie rolls.
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Enhance your meal by serving these sandwiches with a side of crispy potato chips, a fresh green salad, or a creamy coleslaw.
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The shredded beef and au jus can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the slow cooker before assembling.
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For an even richer flavor, sear the beef chuck roast in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side before adding it to the slow cooker.
# Tools You'll Need:
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6-quart slow cooker
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Shredding forks
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Baking sheet
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Sharp knife
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Cutting board
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 1024 kcal
Total Fat: 54 g
Total Carbohydrate: 58 g
Protein: 69 g