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This delicious french dip sandwich is so easy to make using your slow cooker.
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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.
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.
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.
I hear there is a big football game coming up and this would be a perfect meal for game day!
Other yummy sandwich ideas:
- Roasted Red Pepper Chicken and Pesto Sandwich (slow cooker)
- Chicken Caprese Sandwich
- Cheesesteak Sandwich with Peppers
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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich
Ingredients
- 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
Kara McGinty says
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!
Leigh Anne says
Love it! So glad your husband loved it!! Thanks for letting me know.
Marcella Hansen says
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.
Leigh Anne says
Yes, but feel free to add more if you like pepper. Enjoy!
Marce Hansen says
Thank you! I didn’t take into consideration the Montreal Steak Seasoning when I was puzzled by the 4 peppercorns. lol I am looking forward to making this for the family on Friday. TY
Marce Hansen says
WoW!! Amazing!! I doubled the meat and the broth to make enough for 6 hungry adults and three children and it was a huge hit! They all said, BEST FRENCH DIP…EVER! I was skeptical because it was sooo easy. Thank you!
Leigh Anne says
I am so glad you and your family loved it!! Thanks for letting me know.
Michelle says
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.
Leigh Anne says
Here a recipe to make your own Montreal Steak Seasoning: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10590-montreal-steak-seasoning
jolie says
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.
Leigh Anne says
I love it! Thanks so much for letting me. Glad both of you enjoyed it.
Nancy says
I just made this last night and it was AMAZING! Definitely a keeper. Thank you so much for posting 🙂
Leigh Anne says
Nancy, I am so glad you enjoyed it – it definitely is a keeper! Thanks for letting me know.