Description
Savory Crockpot French Dip Sandwich melts hearts with tender, slow-cooked beef and rich au jus that promises comfort in every bite. Juicy meat nestled in crusty bread will transport you straight to culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet au jus mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
Bread and Extras:
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Generously season the beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage across the entire surface.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the roast on all sides until a rich golden-brown crust forms, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic, then transfer them to the crockpot.
- Carefully place the seared roast on top of the onion and garlic in the crockpot.
- Sprinkle the au jus mix over the roast, then add Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and tuck the bay leaf alongside the meat.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 8 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly tender and infused with robust flavors.
- Once cooking is complete, remove the roast and shred the meat using two forks, discarding any excess fat.
- Strain the cooking liquid and skim off any fat, reserving the liquid for dipping.
- Slice hoagie rolls and lightly toast them if desired.
- Pile the shredded beef generously onto each roll, optionally adding provolone cheese.
- Serve immediately with the reserved au jus for dipping, creating a rich and savory sandwich experience.
Notes
- Enhance meat tenderness by choosing a well-marbled chuck roast with good fat content for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Searing the roast before slow cooking develops deep caramelization, creating a rich flavor foundation that transforms the entire dish.
- Customize the sandwich by experimenting with different cheese options like sharp cheddar or Swiss for varied taste profiles.
- Make it low-carb by serving the shredded beef over a crisp salad or wrapped in lettuce leaves instead of traditional hoagie rolls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg