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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

A close-up of a delicious slow cooker French dip sandwich overflowing with shredded beef and melted cheese, served with a side of au jus.
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Make tender, shredded beef and rich au jus in your slow cooker for delicious French dip sandwiches. This recipe is perfect for an easy crowd-pleasing meal or game day.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4–6 crusty rolls or hoagie rolls
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded provolone or Swiss cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels. Season all sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and rosemary.
  2. Place the seasoned roast in your slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and bay leaf. Pour this liquid over the roast.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
  5. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the beef using two forks.
  6. Skim any excess fat from the cooking liquid in the slow cooker. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  7. If you want a richer au jus, you can simmer the liquid on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes to reduce it slightly.
  8. Slice the rolls in half horizontally. If desired, spread a thin layer of softened butter on the cut sides and toast them lightly under the broiler or in a skillet.
  9. Place the shredded beef onto the bottom halves of the rolls.
  10. If using cheese, top the beef with shredded cheese.
  11. Ladle some of the warm au jus over the beef and cheese.
  12. Place the top halves of the rolls onto the sandwiches.
  13. Serve immediately with extra au jus for dipping.

Notes

  • For an even richer au jus, you can add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the cooking liquid.
  • If you don’t have red wine, you can substitute with an additional cup of beef broth.
  • These sandwiches are excellent made ahead. Shred the beef and store it in the au jus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the slow cooker before assembling sandwiches.
  • Consider using a good quality beef broth for the best flavor in your au jus.

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