Description
Succulent slow cooker French dip sandwiches offer a mouthwatering twist on classic comfort cuisine from France. Tender beef roast and crusty rolls create a hearty meal perfect for family gatherings or casual weekend dinners you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chuck roast
Seasonings:
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
Cooking Liquids and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 packages dry onion soup mix
- 2 cups water
- 2 cans beef broth
Cheese and Bread:
- 6–8 slices swiss or provolone cheese
- 6–8 crusty rolls
Instructions
- Generously season the beef roast with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet with oil until a rich, golden-brown crust forms on all surfaces, developing deep flavor.
- Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker, pouring in any accumulated pan drippings for extra richness.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix over the meat, then carefully pour beef broth and water around the roast to create a flavorful braising liquid.
- Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and infused with savory seasonings.
- Once meat easily pulls apart with a fork, carefully remove from slow cooker and shred using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
- Preheat broiler while splitting sturdy rolls and layering shredded meat generously on each bottom half.
- Top meat with slices of provolone or swiss cheese, then broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and becomes bubbly and slightly golden.
- Strain remaining cooking liquid into small dipping bowls, serving immediately alongside hot sandwiches for a classic French dip experience.
Notes
- Searing the meat creates a flavorful crust and locks in delicious juices, enhancing the overall taste of the sandwich.
- Choose a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that falls apart beautifully.
- Provolone or Swiss cheese works wonderfully, but for a dairy-free option, skip the cheese or use dairy-free alternatives.
- Leftover meat keeps brilliantly in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and makes amazing next-day lunch sandwiches or quick protein for salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg