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Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches

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Juicy, tender slow-cooked beef piled high on toasted rolls with melty provolone cheese and served with a rich, savory au jus for dipping. This easy crock pot French dip sandwich recipe is perfect for cozy dinners, game days, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5–3 lbs chuck roast or rump roast, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6–8 hoagie rolls or French rolls
  • 12 slices provolone cheese (or Swiss, if preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for toasting rolls, optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the roast and cut into large chunks if needed to fit your crock pot.
  2. Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic.
  3. Optional: Heat a large skillet over medium-high, add a drizzle of oil, and brown the roast on all sides (1–2 minutes per side). Sauté onions in the same skillet for 2–3 minutes until golden.
  4. Place the roast in the slow cooker. Scatter onions and garlic on top.
  5. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Stir gently and tuck the bay leaf into the liquid.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 4–5 hours) until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
  7. Remove the beef to a cutting board and shred with two forks, discarding any large fatty pieces. Return shredded beef to the crock pot to soak in the juices for 15–20 minutes (optional).
  8. Skim excess fat from the broth. Strain the broth if desired for a clear au jus, or leave onions in for extra flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  9. Preheat broiler to high. Slice rolls and spread with butter. Toast under the broiler, cut side up, until golden (1–2 minutes).
  10. Pile shredded beef onto each roll, top with provolone cheese, and broil again until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. Serve sandwiches hot with a bowl of warm au jus for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, brown the beef and sauté onions before adding to the slow cooker. Use gluten-free rolls for a GF version or skip cheese for dairy-free. Toasting the rolls prevents sogginess. Strain the au jus for a smoother dip, or leave onions in for more flavor. Leftovers keep well and can be frozen.

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Keywords: French dip, crock pot, slow cooker, beef sandwiches, easy dinner, au jus, meal prep, comfort food, game day, provolone cheese

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