Crafting Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
Craft delicious Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast soaked in flavorful au jus, served on hoagie rolls with optional melted provolone cheese and fresh parsley garnish. This easy slow cooker recipe offers a comforting, savory sandwich perfect for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasonings
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Au Jus Sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
To Serve
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Rub the roast evenly with olive oil, then season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to ensure full flavor penetration.
- Sear the beef (optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step adds a rich caramelized flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the browned or unbrowned roast into your Crockpot, preparing it for slow cooking.
- Make the au jus mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour this flavorful liquid over the beef in the Crockpot to infuse it with savory taste during cooking.
- Slow cook the beef: Cover the Crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
- Shred the beef: Remove the roast from the Crockpot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Soak shredded beef: Return the shredded beef to the Crockpot juices to absorb extra flavor for a few minutes while preparing the rolls.
- Prepare the rolls: Slice the hoagie rolls open. If desired, place provolone cheese on the rolls and melt under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
- Assemble sandwiches: Fill each hoagie roll with the shredded beef. Serve sandwiches alongside small bowls of the au jus from the Crockpot for dipping. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a fresh burst of color and flavor.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding sliced onions or bell peppers to the Crockpot during cooking to enhance the broth and beef.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep the beef moist and tender.
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