Description
Crockpot French Dip: Tender beef simmered in savory au jus, perfect for easy comfort food that pleases a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6–8 French rolls or hoagie buns
- 12–16 slices provolone cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Beef Season your chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully place the roast in the hot oil and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until a deep brown crust forms. This crucial step creates the foundation for a flavor-packed Crockpot French Dip.
- Step 2: Prepare the Slow Cooker Layer the sliced onions across the bottom of your slow cooker. This creates a flavorful bed for the meat and prevents sticking. Add the minced garlic evenly over the onions.
- Step 3: Add Liquids and Seasonings In a measuring cup, combine beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker around (not over) the meat to preserve the seasoned crust. Sprinkle the dried rosemary and thyme over the roast, then tuck the bay leaf into the liquid.
- Step 4: Slow Cook to Perfection Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours. The low and slow method is preferred for the most tender beef. You’ll know it’s ready when the meat easily shreds with a fork. The patience pays off with incredibly tender beef for your French dip sandwiches.
- Step 5: Prepare for Serving Once cooking is complete, carefully transfer the beef to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat. While the beef rests, strain the cooking liquid into a bowl or measuring cup to create your au jus. Skim off excess fat if desired.
- Step 6: Assemble Your Sandwiches Split and lightly toast the French rolls. Using two forks, shred the beef, discarding any large pieces of fat. Place generous portions of the shredded beef on the bottom halves of the rolls. If using cheese, place slices over the hot beef and broil for 1-2 minutes until melted and bubbly. Top with the other half of the roll and serve immediately with small bowls of warm au jus for dipping.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 135mg