Description
These Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches feature tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with savory flavors, served on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese and flavorful au jus for dipping. Perfect for a comforting and easy meal with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and Season Beef: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Rub the roast evenly with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season all sides thoroughly.
- Sear the Roast: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides until nicely browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped if desired for simplicity.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the seared (or unseared) beef roast into the Crockpot, ensuring it sits evenly.
- Mix and Add Broth Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour this flavorful mixture evenly over the beef in the Crockpot.
- Slow Cook: Cover the Crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Rest and Shred: Remove the cooked roast from the Crockpot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then use two forks to shred the beef into bite-sized pieces for easy sandwich filling.
- Soak Shredded Beef: Return the shredded beef to the Crockpot to soak and absorb the delicious juices for a few minutes while preparing the rolls.
- Prepare Hoagie Rolls and Cheese: Slice open the hoagie rolls. If using, place provolone cheese on the rolls and melt under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden.
- Assemble and Serve: Fill each hoagie roll with a generous amount of the shredded beef. Serve alongside a small bowl of the warm au jus for dipping. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced onions or bell peppers to the Crockpot during the slow cooking process.
- Leftover sandwiches can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of beef broth to keep the meat moist and juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
