Description

Slow Cooker French Dip is a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast paired with a rich, savory au jus. Perfect for family gatherings or easy dinners, this recipe delivers juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meat served on toasted French rolls or baguettes, optionally topped with melted cheese. Minimal prep and long, slow cooking results in a delicious homemade sandwich with deep, robust flavors.

Ingredients

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Meat and Broth

3 to 4 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
3 cups Beef Broth (preferably good quality)
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

Aromatics and Seasonings

3 to 4 Garlic Cloves, peeled
1 large Onion, sliced
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste

Sandwich Essentials

French Rolls or Baguette, enough for serving
Provolone or Swiss Cheese (optional), sliced

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Instructions

Preparing the Beef: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. For extra flavor, sear the roast on all sides in a hot skillet until browned before placing it in the slow cooker.
Layering Aromatics: Place the sliced onion and garlic cloves at the bottom of the slow cooker to infuse the beef and broth with savory notes as they cook.
Adding Liquids: Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the beef and aromatics. Be generous to ensure there is enough liquid to create flavorful au jus for dipping.
Slow Cooking: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender enough to shred easily. The low, slow heat will break down connective tissue, resulting in juicy, tender meat.
Shredding and Serving: Remove the roast from the slow cooker and slice or shred the beef. Serve it piled on toasted French rolls or baguettes, optionally topped with melted provolone or Swiss cheese. Accompany each sandwich with a bowl of the rich au jus for dipping.

Notes

Choose beef chuck roast for its marbling and tenderness ideal for slow cooking.
Searing the roast before slow cooking adds deeper flavor and caramelization.
Use enough beef broth to keep the meat juicy and to have plenty of au jus.
Lightly toast the bread to prevent sogginess and add texture.
This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors develop further.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich with au jus
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 110mg