Juicy beef is so hearty and comforting! Try my Slow Roasted Brisket which is perfect for Sunday lunch, and my Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew is a hug in a bowl! Slow cookers are the best. Throw all of the ingredients together in the slow cooker and dinner is ready in 6-8 hours. How awesome is that? Best of all there are about 5 minutes of prep time. Slow cookers are my favorite way to cook pot roasts low and slow without keeping the oven on all day. The meat ends up super tender, juicy, and loaded with flavor. For these Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches, I sear the roast in a super hot pan before placing it in the slow cooker. This gives the roast so much flavor and helps seal in the juices. The longer the chuck roast cooks the more time it has to break down the connective tissues and become fall-apart tender. These Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are perfect for meal prep or a crowd!
What is a French dip sandwich made of?
Chuck Roast: This is a tough cut of meat, however, cooking it low and slow makes it so tender and juicy! Brisket would also be great. Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a bit of saltiness and umami flavor. Dried Onion Flake: Instead of adding sliced onion I found that dried onion flake has so much more concentrated onion flavor. That along with the onion powder make this roast so good! Other seasonings: Dried garlic flake, Italian seasonings, onion powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf add a ton of flavor. If you don’t have a bay leaf on hand feel free to skip it. Beef Broth: I like low sodium beef broth so that I can adjust the seasoning myself. Cheese: Provolone is perfect in these French Dip Sandwiches. American cheese, Cheddar, Swiss, or gruyere are also great options. Roll: You can’t have a French dip sandwich without crusty French bread!! French bread is perfect for soaking up all of that delicious au jus.
How to make slow cooker french dip sandwiches
Season chuck roast with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot add in the chuck roast and sear on both sides until you get a golden brown crust. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker. Add the beef broth to the pan the beef was cooked in and scrape the bottom to deglaze the pan (this adds so much flavor!)
Pour the beef broth in the slow cooker along with the Worcestershire sauce, dried onion flake, garlic flake, Italian seasonings and onion powder.Cover and cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours or on high for 5 hours.
Remove roast from the slow cooker and slice or use forks and shred.
To Assemble Sandwiches: Layer sliced or shredded beef on top of French bread and top with two slices of provolone cheese or American cheese. Place sandwiches under the broiler until the cheese is melted. Serve warm with a side of au jus.
What goes well with a French dip sandwich?
Baked Fries Baked Sweet Potato Fries Three Cheese Mac and Cheese Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges The BEST Baked Beans Berry Fruit Salad Broccoli Bacon Salad Easy Macaroni Salad
More sandwich recipes to try!
California Grilled Cheese Italian BLT Grilled Cheese Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwiches
