Description
This Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with aromatic herbs and savory broth. Perfectly shredded and served on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone or Swiss cheese, these sandwiches come with flavorful au jus for dipping, creating a comforting and delicious meal that’s effortless to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich
- 4–6 hoagie rolls or French baguettes
- Sliced provolone or Swiss cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Place the sliced onion and minced garlic at the bottom of the crockpot, creating a flavor base.
- Add the Beef and Broth: Place the seasoned beef roast on top of the onions and garlic. In a bowl, combine beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Pour the mixture over the beef in the crockpot to infuse it with rich flavor.
- Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the beef from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the crockpot and stir to combine with the juices, keeping it moist and flavorful.
- Prepare the Sandwiches: Optional: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and toast hoagie rolls for a few minutes until lightly crispy. Fill each roll with shredded beef and top with sliced provolone or Swiss cheese if desired. Place sandwiches back in the oven briefly to melt the cheese.
- Serve: Ladle cooking liquid from the crockpot into small bowls to serve as au jus for dipping. Optionally garnish sandwiches with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy the flavorful, juicy French dip sandwiches.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a beef chuck roast with some marbling for tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning in the broth mixture according to taste preferences.
- To make au jus thicker, simmer leftover cooking liquid on the stovetop and reduce it.
- Cheese is optional; provolone and Swiss both complement the beef well.
- Serving with pickles or a side salad pairs nicely for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot French Dip, Slow Cooker Sandwich, Beef Sandwich, Au Jus Sandwich, Tender Beef, Comfort Food
