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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Tender slow-cooked roast beef piled onto toasted rolls with melty cheese and warm au jus. A cozy, crowd-pleasing meal that practically cooks itself.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 377kcal
Equipment
- Small Bowls for au jus
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Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) chuck roast 3 to 4 pounds
- 1 (16-ounce) carton beef broth
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can Beef Consomme
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves coarsely chopped (optional)
- 12 slices Provolone Cheese or Swiss Cheese
- 12 Hoagie Rolls
Instructions
Prepare the Beef
- Trim excess fat from the roast and place it in the slow cooker.
- Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire, and water.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix and thyme over the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 8 hours, or until the meat is tender and shreds easily.
Rest and Shred
- Carefully transfer the cooked roast to a cutting board.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes.
- Slice the meat thinly against the grain or shred with two forks.
Prepare the Au Jus
- Ladle the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into small bowls for dipping.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
Prepare the Rolls
- Split the French rolls.
- Spread lightly with butter.
- Place open-faced under the broiler and toast until lightly golden.
Assemble the Sandwiches
- Add a generous portion of sliced or shredded beef to the bottom half of each toasted roll.
- Top with one slice of cheese.
- Return to the broiler just until the cheese melts.
- Add the top half of the roll and serve with warm au jus on the side.
Notes
Substitutions:
• Beef roast: Chuck roast works best, but rump roast or sirloin tip roast may be used.
• Cheese: Swiss, Gruyere, or Havarti can be substituted.
• Thyme: Omit if preferred or substitute with dried thyme (use ½ teaspoon).
Serving Suggestions and Pairings:
• Serve with potato chips, steak fries, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
• For extra flavor, spread rolls with a thin layer of horseradish mayo before assembling.
Storage and Freezing:
• Store leftover meat and au jus separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
• Freeze sliced or shredded beef (with a small amount of au jus to prevent drying) for up to 3 months.
• Reheat meat gently in a covered saucepan over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power. Rolls and cheese should be added fresh when serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 16mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.