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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich

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This delicious french dip sandwich is so easy to make using your slow cooker.

French Dip Sandwiches

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Ever since I was young my favorite hot sandwich has been a french dip sandwich.  As a kid I thought dipping my sandwich into that rich au jus as so fun!  I still do! Yum.  Today’s version is made in the slow cooker and the rosemary and thyme seasoning give it a nice rich flavor.

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with provolone cheese

The best part is – it’s easy.  I made this on Sunday.  Put it in the crock pot in the morning and by the time we were home from church (4:00)  it was ready to eat.  All I had to do was shred the meat, toast the buns and melt some cheese on top and we were good to go.

Dipping a Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

The au jus is made from the remaining broth and juices after you cook the meat.  Just strain the liquid to get rid of any pieces of meat or fat that may be in there.  I like to serve the slow cooker french dip sandwiches on a toasted bun.  I just butter the roll and then toast it in a frying pan.  Pile on the meat and then melt some cheese on top under the broiler.  I prefer provolone but this time we had pepper jack and it was delicious!  Gave it a slight little kick.

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with au jus

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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich

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4.34 from 6 votes

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich

This delicious french dip sandwich is so easy to make using your slow cooker.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword french dip sandwhich, slow cooker french dip sandwich, slow cooker recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 Serving
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Ingredients

  • 1 - 3-4 lb. chuck roast remove excess fat
  • Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 2 tsps olive oil
  • 1/4 C soy sauce
  • 1/4 C water
  • 4 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 C 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

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3.7% | Vitamin C: 0.3% | Calcium: 17% | Iron: 46.9%

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Hi – I’m Leigh Anne! Food, family and friends are three of my favorite things. I love sharing easy, delicious recipes and entertaining ideas that everyone will love. When she started her blog, Your Homebased Mom, over 9 years ago she had no idea that it would one day house over 2,400 recipes and ideas! .
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  2. Barbara McKinley

    January 22, 2014 at 9:33 am

    Leigh Anne, remember Tenuta’s Deli in Kenosha on 52nd St. ? They sell Italian Beef sandwiches that I have been trying to duplicate. They are a lot like the french dip recipe, mine used 1 can beef broth,, 1 pkg.. dry Italian dressing, pepperoncin peppers, and some Italian seasong, You cook it the same way in the slow cooker, shred it and also use provolone cheese. They are delicious.

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    • Tracy

      February 26, 2017 at 3:57 pm

      Never thought I would come across a blog and see my hometown mentioned in. Born and raised in Kenosha and am still here. I love Tenuta’s italian beef sandwiches. Trying this recipe tonight and it smells so good. Definitely going to browse your site more.

      Reply

  4. Luanne

    February 1, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    Just made this recipe for dinner. It was great. I would make this again and share this recipe. I’m really enjoying your crock pot recipes.

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  7. jolie

    July 20, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    I made this Wednesday night and it was delicious. My husband of 14 years told me it was one of the best meals I have ever made. Thanks the delicious recipe.

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  8. Michelle

    July 27, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    What is Montreal Steak Seasoning and what can be used in its place?

    Also, I think a nice substitution when making French dips in the crockpot is to use Beef Consomme instead of broth.

    Look forward to trying your recipe.

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  9. Marcella Hansen

    October 14, 2014 at 9:01 am

    Is it really only 4 whole black peppercorns? I fb’d you the same question but my post disappeared. I would like to make it this Friday for a birthday dinner.

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  10. Kara McGinty

    February 15, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Hello! I stumbled across this recipe on Pinterest a while back. I wanted to surprise my husband on Valentine’s day yesterday with something new that I knew he would love. (He’s always been a french dip fan, but I figured it was out of my cooking league.) I re-read your recipe and saw that it was actually fairly easy so I cooked it up! It was a huge success!!! 😀 It was very tender and tasty. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

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  15. Peggy

    July 4, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    I make something similar but looking forward to trying your recipe.
    I do not bother browning my beef, and have even put a roast in straight from the freezer. It doesn’t seem to make a difference in the taste, and makes it even easier with one less pot to wash.

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