Description
Savory Crockpot French Dip sandwiches offer a mouthwatering journey through slow-cooked beef perfection. Rich, tender meat nestled in crusty rolls pairs deliciously with au jus, promising a comfort meal that satisfies deeply and invites you to indulge.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3–4 pounds (1.4–1.8 kilograms) beef roast
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 package onion soup mix
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 0.5 onion (sliced)
Liquid and Bread:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) beef broth
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious crockpot and season the beef generously with salt and pepper. For enhanced depth of flavor, quickly sear the meat in a scorching skillet until golden brown on all surfaces.
- Place the seasoned beef into the crockpot and pour beef broth, worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion around the meat. Ensure liquid covers approximately two-thirds of the beef.
- Cover and cook on low temperature for 8 hours or high temperature for 4-5 hours until meat becomes incredibly tender and easily pulls apart with minimal pressure.
- Carefully remove beef from crockpot and use two forks to shred meat into delicate, succulent strands. Return shredded meat back into cooking liquid to maintain warmth and moisture.
- Split french rolls lengthwise and lightly toast until edges become crispy and golden. Layer shredded beef generously onto each roll.
- Optional: Sprinkle provolone or swiss cheese atop meat and place under broiler for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts and develops slight caramelization.
- Strain remaining cooking liquid into small serving bowls for dipping. For richer consistency, whisk cornstarch with cold water and mix into broth until desired thickness is achieved.
- Serve immediately with warm au jus on the side, allowing guests to dunk sandwiches as desired.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by searing beef in a hot skillet before slow cooking, creating deeper caramelized notes that enhance overall taste profile.
- Resist frequent lid opening during cooking to maintain consistent temperature and trap essential moisture and flavor development.
- Customize sandwich experience by experimenting with different cheese varieties like provolone, Swiss, or sharp cheddar for unique taste combinations.
- Transform recipe into gluten-free version by using gluten-free rolls and ensuring broth ingredients are certified gluten-free for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg