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Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches are a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender slow-cooked chuck roast seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, served on toasted sub rolls with melted provolone cheese and a side of savory au jus for dipping. Perfect for an easy, hearty dinner that requires minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

Beef and Seasonings

  • 3 pounds chuck roast (or rump roast, 2.5-4 pounds)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Liquid and Sauces

  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 medium bay leaf

Sandwich Components

  • 6 sub-style rolls (sausage rolls)
  • 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
  • 6 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Prep Slow Cooker: Spray the inside of your slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast if necessary.
  2. Season Beef: In a small bowl, mix together oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub half of this seasoning blend over one side of the beef. If using, place the thinly sliced onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Put the beef on top of the onions (or directly in the slow cooker if skipping onions) with the seasoned side down, then rub the remaining seasoning on the other side of the beef.
  3. Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour the beef broth gently along the sides of the slow cooker to avoid washing the seasoning off the beef. Add the Worcestershire sauce and the bay leaf to the broth.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on the low setting for 7 to 8 hours until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork. Once done, discard the bay leaf.
  5. Shred Beef: Remove the beef from the slow cooker and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. Then shred the meat using two forks, pulling it apart into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Toast Rolls: Preheat your oven to the broil setting. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Slice the sub rolls open and place them cut side up on the baking sheet. Brush both sides of the rolls with melted butter. Cut provolone cheese slices in half and place the pieces evenly on top of the rolls.
  7. Broil Rolls: Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil the rolls for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and starts to bubble. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Assemble Sandwiches: Place a generous amount of shredded beef on each roll. Strain the broth from the slow cooker to remove solids and serve it in small bowls alongside the sandwiches for dipping, creating the traditional French dip experience.

Notes

  • If you prefer, you can skip the onions or substitute with sliced mushrooms for added flavor.
  • Use good-quality beef broth for the best flavor, or homemade if available.
  • To keep rolls crispy after assembly, serve immediately after broiling.
  • Leftover shredded beef and broth can be refrigerated and repurposed in soups or tacos.
  • For a spicier variation, add a dash of hot sauce to the broth before cooking.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/crock-pot-french-dip-sandwiches-recipe/