Description
These Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food with tender beef, melted cheese, and savory au jus for dipping. They are easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chuck Roast:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Au Jus:
- 2 (1-ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
- 2 cups water
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
Assembly:
- 6–8 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
- 6–8 crusty rolls
Instructions
- Sear the Chuck Roast: Heat olive oil in a large skillet and season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the roast to the slow cooker, add onion soup mix, water, and beef broth. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
- Shred and Serve: When tender, shred the meat, assemble sandwiches with cheese, and broil until melted. Serve with au jus for dipping.
Notes
- Using a frozen roast: No need to thaw, just increase cooking time.
- Searing: Optional but adds flavor.
- Storage: Leftovers keep well for 3-4 days.
- Freezing: Meat and sauce can be frozen for 2-3 months.
- Instant Pot: Follow similar process, searing in the pot before pressure cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
