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French Dip Sandwich

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 4/17/23Updated: 2/23/24

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This delicious french dip sandwich is full of flavor, topped with melted cheese and a homemade au jus for dipping.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

It’s easy!

Today’s french dip sandwich is made in the slow cooker and is the perfect week night family meal. Put everything in the crockpot in the morning and dinner is ready when you are! All you have to do is shred the meat, melt some cheese on top and you have a delicious meal.

french dip sandwiches on a baking sheet

What is a French Dip Sandwich?

A french dip sandwich is also known as a beef dip. It is a hot sandwich that consists of thinly sliced or shredded beef served on a French roll or baguette. It is often served with melted cheese on to along with a container of beef broth for dipping the sandwich into.

ingredients for french dip sandwich

Ingredients Needed

  • Chuck roast, remove excess fat
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning or use your favorite steak seasoning.
  • Olive oil
  • Soy sauce
  • Whole black peppercorns. You can also add in 1/2 tsp of fresh ground pepper
  • Beef broth or beef consomme
  • Rosemary, dried
  • Thyme, dried
  • Minced onion
  • Minced garlic
  • French rolls. Or some type of hoagie rolls or hoagie buns.
  • Provolone Cheese. We prefer provolone but you could use cheddar, Mozzarella or Swiss cheese. 

How to make French Dip Sandwiches

  • Sprinkle roast with Montreal Steak Seasoning on both sides.
pot roast with salt and pepper on it
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy pan and brown roast on both sides.
  • Place meat in crock pot.
mixing together beef broth and spices
  • Mix together soy sauce, beef broth, water, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, garlic, onion
  • Pour mixture around roast.
pot roast in crock pot
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6 cook time. Cook until tender and easy to shred.
  • Shred meat with a fork and then place on sandwich buns.
  • Strain the remaining liquid through a fine mesh strainer and use the liquid for dipping your beef dip sandwiches.
meat on sandwich buns
  • Place a slice of cheese on each sandwich.
cheese on french dip sandwich
  • Place the tray under the broiler until you have melty cheese. Be sure and watch it closely.
cheese melted on french dip sandwich

All that is left to do is start dipping in the au jus!

Pair This with:

  • Coleslaw
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Garlic Fries
  • House Salad
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is au jus?

It is a French word and it means “with juice.” The au jus is the leftover liquid in the crock pot. I pour it through a strainer and then place in a bowl for dipping my sandwich into. The au jus adds extra flavor to the meat.

Can I make this in the Instant Pot instead?

If you would prefer to make it in the Instant Pot, use this recipe for an Instant Pot French Dip Sandwich.

How do I store leftovers?

The shredded beef can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the meat in a freezer zip lock bag for up to 6 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

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Other yummy sandwich ideas:

  • Easy French Bread Recipe
  • BBQ Pork Sandwiches
  • Chicken Caprese Sandwich
  • Cheesesteak Sandwich

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4.89 from 18 votes
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French Dip Sandwich

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This delicious french dip sandwich is so easy to make using your slow cooker.
serves: 8 Serving
Prep:10 minutes minutes
Cook:6 hours hours
Total:6 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 lb. chuck roast remove excess fat
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 2 tsps olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp dried crushed rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 TBSP minced onion
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 6-8 french rolls
  • 6-8 slices of cheese provolone is my preferance

Instructions

  • Remove excess fat from roast.
  • Sprinkle with Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • Brown in heavy pan with 2 tsp olive oil. Brown on both sides
  • Place in crock pot
  • Mix together soy sauce, beef broth, water, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme, garlic, onion
  • Pour mixture over roast.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 5-6. Cook until tender and easy to shred.
  • Shred with a fork and the place on sandwich buns.
  • Strain remaining juice and use for dipping

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Cholesterol: 14mg (5%) Sodium: 892mg (39%) Potassium: 75mg (2%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 185IU (4%) Vitamin C: 0.2mg Calcium: 170mg (17%) Iron: 8.4mg (47%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
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  1. Hannah says

    Posted on 1/22 at 5:31 pm

    Is your nutritional value including the cheese and French rolls?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 1/26 at 8:53 pm

      yes it does

      Reply
    • Kim Johnson says

      Posted on 4/10 at 10:33 pm

      This is my go to for French dips. Easy to make and the meat comes out so tender. Au just is just right!

      Reply
  2. Nancy Ratti says

    Posted on 2/17 at 2:07 pm

    Just made the French dip sandwiches. Exactly as instructed. It is a keeper, my picky husband really enjoyed it..

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 2/19 at 2:17 pm

      I am so glad they were a hit!

      Reply
      • riopel louise says

        Posted on 11/11 at 4:46 am

        Bonjour
        votre livre de recette est -il en Français
        merci vous avez de bonne recette

        Reply
        • Leigh Anne says

          Posted on 11/11 at 6:58 am

          non c’est seulement en anglais .

          Reply
  3. Sherry says

    Posted on 11/19 at 12:11 pm

    This slow cooker French dip is so good. Turns out perfectly every time and the family loves it. So flavorful and tender.

    Reply
  4. Hal says

    Posted on 9/7 at 7:19 am

    Is the garlic and onion dried or fresh?

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/7 at 5:11 pm

      I use fresh but you could used dried if you like, just cut back on the amount.

      Reply
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