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Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

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This Crockpot French Dip Sandwich recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with savory flavors. Served on toasted hoagie rolls with optional melted provolone and a side of flavorful au jus for dipping, these sandwiches are perfect for an easy, comforting meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasoning

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Cooking Liquid

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

Sandwich

  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Rub all sides with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to evenly season the meat.
  2. Sear the roast (optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
  3. Transfer to Crockpot: Place the browned or unbrowned roast into the Crockpot.
  4. Make cooking broth: In a bowl, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture evenly over the roast in the Crockpot.
  5. Cook low and slow: Cover the Crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  6. Rest and shred beef: Remove the roast from the Crockpot and let it rest 5 minutes. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Soak shredded beef: Return shredded beef to the Crockpot juices to soak and stay moist for a few minutes.
  8. Prepare sandwiches: Slice hoagie rolls open. If desired, place provolone cheese on the rolls and melt under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.
  9. Assemble and serve: Fill each hoagie roll with shredded beef. Serve with a small bowl of the hot au jus from the Crockpot for dipping. Garnish with fresh parsley if using.

Notes

  • Searing the roast before slow cooking is optional but adds depth of flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker jus, you can remove some liquid and reduce it in a saucepan before serving.
  • Provolone cheese is optional but adds a nice melty texture to the sandwich.
  • Leftover shredded beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free rolls and check Worcestershire and soy sauce labels.

Keywords: Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches, slow cooker beef sandwich, easy French dip, shredded beef sandwich, au jus sandwich

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