Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches (Printable Version)
Juicy beef, rich broth, and melted cheese come together on crusty rolls for a warm, satisfying meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef & Broth
01 - 3 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
02 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
05 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 2 bay leaves
→ Sandwich Assembly
12 - 6 French rolls or mini baguettes, split
13 - 12 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place the sliced onions and minced garlic evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Set the beef chuck roast atop the onion and garlic layer.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the beef and add bay leaves.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and shreds effortlessly.
05 - Transfer beef to a cutting board and shred using two forks. Discard any large pieces of fat.
06 - Strain the cooking liquid through a fine mesh sieve or fat separator into a bowl, discarding bay leaves and solids. Skim excess fat if desired. Reserve the strained liquid for dipping.
07 - Preheat broiler. Lightly spread butter on the cut sides of each roll and place them cut side up on a baking sheet. Broil for 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp.
08 - Layer shredded beef on the bottom halves of the toasted rolls. Top each with 2 slices of cheese. Broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
09 - Close with the top halves of the rolls. Serve immediately with individual bowls of warm au jus for dipping.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses budget-friendly cuts of beef that turn melt-in-your-mouth tender
- Hands-off prep and all-day slow cooking mean less stress
- Family-friendly meal that feeds a hungry crowd
- Sandwiches and dipping sauce made in one pot
02 -
- Great source of protein and iron
- Perfect for meal prep and makes amazing leftovers
- Works well for entertaining or holidays
03 -
- Letting the cheese bubble and brown slightly under the broiler makes each sandwich irresistible
- Use a fat separator for the juiciest dipping broth and less grease
- Try adding a splash of red wine to the broth for a restaurant style touch