Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
These Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches feature tender shredded chuck roast slow-cooked in a savory blend of onion soup mix, garlic, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and condensed French onion soup. Served warm on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese and a flavorful au jus dipping sauce made from the cooking juices, these sandwiches offer a comforting and delicious meal perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-10 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 10 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 3 pound chuck roast (2.5–3.5 pound will work)
- 2 tablespoons onion soup mix (1 envelope)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 10.5 ounces condensed French onion soup (1 can)
Butter and Bread
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 8 small (4 inch) hoagie rolls or 4 large (6–8 inch) rolls
Cheese
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chuck roast: Place the chuck roast in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season all sides evenly with the onion soup mix, minced garlic, and dried thyme to infuse the meat with flavor.
- Add liquids and butter: Pour the Worcestershire sauce and condensed French onion soup over the top of the roast. Cut one tablespoon of butter into two pats and place them on top of the roast. Cover the slow cooker with the lid.
- Cook slowly: Cook the roast on high for 6-8 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreddable.
- Shred the roast: Carefully remove the cooked roast from the slow cooker. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding any excess fat or connective tissues for a lean filling.
- Prepare the au jus: Drain the fat from the cooking juices in the slow cooker and transfer the au jus into one or more bowls for dipping the sandwiches.
- Toast the rolls: Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Cut each hoagie roll in half and brush the cut sides with butter. Place the rolls on a baking sheet cut side up under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the edges are golden and toasted.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Fill each toasted roll with the shredded beef, top with provolone cheese slices if using, and serve alongside the warm au jus dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use larger hoagie rolls for bigger sandwiches or smaller rolls for sliders.
- For a dairy-free option, omit the butter and cheese or use dairy-free substitutes.
- Leftover shredded beef can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Broil the rolls carefully to avoid burning—they toast quickly.
- Serve with pickles or a side salad for a complete meal.
Keywords: Crockpot French Dip, Slow Cooker French Dip, French Dip Sandwich, Chuck Roast Sandwich, Au Jus Sandwich, Comfort Food, Sandwich Recipe
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