Description
A hearty and easy slow cooker recipe for delicious French Dip sandwiches with tender beef and rich au jus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4–6 hoagie rolls
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme. Optionally, sear in a hot skillet for extra flavor.
- Place sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the seasoned roast on top.
- Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreds.
- Remove and shred the beef, returning it to the cooker to soak in the juices.
- Toast hoagie rolls under the broiler or in a skillet until golden.
- Assemble sandwiches with shredded beef and provolone cheese, then broil until cheese melts.
- Strain the cooking liquid for a smooth au jus and serve hot for dipping.
Notes
Serve with a variety of toppings and sides for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored and reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: French Dip, Slow Cooker, Sandwiches, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food