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The Ultimate Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches You’ll Crave

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  • Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-8 Hours
  • Total Time: 4 Hours 15 Minutes - 8 Hours 20 Minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner

Description

How to make tender slow-cooked beef French Dip sandwiches with savory au jus and melted provolone cheese that your family will adore.

Ingredients

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  • The Foundation:
  • 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 6 cups beef broth (low sodium)
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 slices provolone cheese
  • 6–8 hoagie rolls, split
  • Savory Flavor Builders:
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Seasonings & Herbs:
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Finishing Touches:
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Prep Roast & Onions: Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Briefly sear it in a hot pan for extra flavor if desired. Thinly slice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. This prep builds amazing flavor for your Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches.
  2. Load Crockpot: Place the seared roast into your slow cooker. Add the sliced onions and minced garlic around it. Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Toss in the bay leaves.
  3. Flavor Infuse: Gently stir the liquid ingredients around the roast to ensure everything is well combined and the flavors will infuse into the beef. This step ensures a rich, savory au jus for your delicious Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches.
  4. Slow Cook Beef: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is incredibly fork-tender and easily shreds. Resist the urge to peek; let the crockpot work its magic.
  5. Shred & Toast: Remove the tender beef and shred it using two forks. Discard bay leaves. Skim excess fat from the au jus. Butter the cut sides of your hoagie rolls and toast lightly until golden.
  6. Assemble Sandwiches: Fill each toasted hoagie roll generously with the shredded beef. Top with two slices of provolone cheese. Place the assembled Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches back under the broiler briefly to melt the cheese perfectly.
  7. Serve Warm: Ladle the savory au jus into small bowls for dipping. Serve the warm, cheesy French Dip sandwiches immediately with the dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy your comforting family meal!

Notes

Always use beef chuck roast for fork-tender results; leaner cuts will become dry and tough in the slow cooker.

Store shredded beef and au jus separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

While provolone is classic, Swiss or mozzarella cheese can be substituted for a slightly different flavor profile.

Serve warm French Dip sandwiches immediately with individual bowls of savory au jus for dipping; it’s essential.

Prepare beef and au jus up to 3 days ahead, refrigerating separately; assemble sandwiches fresh to avoid soggy rolls.

For intensely rich au jus, reduce a cup of strained cooking liquid by half after slow cooking to concentrate the savory beef flavor.

**Allergy Information:** Dairy, Gluten, Soy, Fish

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