Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich Recipe

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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich Recipe

This easy crock pot French dip sandwich recipe makes it simple to enjoy these rich, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth sandwiches any day of the week. They’re served on crusty hoagie rolls along with melted provolone cheese, caramelized onions, and a side of au jus sauce for dipping.

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 558kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

Caramelized Onions

2 medium yellow onions sliced in half and then sliced thinly
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Beef Chuck Roast

4-5 pound chuck beef roast
2 tablespoons garlic minced
2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Sandwich Ingredients

3 large hoagie buns
6 slices Provolone cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

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Instructions

Caramelize the Onions

Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering, add the onions and salt.
Stir so they are all coated in the oil, then reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn a deep, rich, golden hue—about 20 minutes.

Make the Slow Cooker Beef Chuck Roast

Place beef, caramelized onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and beef broth in a 6 quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the meat can easily be shredded and the internal temperature reaches 190-195 degrees F.
Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred the beef with 2 forks. Pour the au jus sauce through a fine mesh strainer, then return the strained sauce to the slow cooker.

Assemble the Sandwiches

Slice the buns in half-lengthwise and spread mayo on one side. Add the provolone cheese to the other, then toast in the broiler until golden brown. Remove from the oven and add the shredded beef.
Transfer about 1/2 cup of the au jus sauce in the slow cooker to a small serving bowl. Serve the French dip sandwich warm, dipped in the sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing leftovers: you can store both the beef and sauce in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, just transfer to the fridge overnight.

Reheating: either reheat in a crockpot for about 1-2 hours until warm, or transfer the beef and sauce to a Dutch oven and warm over medium high heat.

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