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French Dip Sandwich Recipe

This delicious french dip sandwich is so easy to make using your slow cooker.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 Serving
Calories 222kcal
Author Leigh Anne Wilkes

Equipment

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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Notes

  1. Use chuck roast for the best texture Chuck roast becomes perfectly tender and flavorful after slow cooking and shreds beautifully.
  2. Cook low and slow For the most tender beef, cook on low whenever possible. The longer cook time helps the meat become melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
  3. Don’t skip the au jus The cooking liquid is packed with flavor and is what makes a French dip sandwich so special. Serve plenty on the side for dipping.
  4. Toast the rolls Lightly toasting the bread helps keep it from getting soggy and adds great texture.
  5. Melt the cheese under the broiler After assembling the sandwiches, pop them under the broiler for a minute or two to get the cheese perfectly melted and bubbly.
  6. Shred the beef in the juices Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker juices before serving so it stays moist and flavorful.
  7. Choose sturdy rollsHoagie rolls or French rolls work best because they hold up well to the juicy beef and dipping sauce.
  8. Make it ahead The beef reheats beautifully, making this recipe great for meal prep or leftovers later in the week.

Nutrition

Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 75mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 8.4mg