Crafting Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
This recipe for Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches offers tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast infused with flavorful broth and seasonings, served on toasted hoagie rolls with optional melted provolone cheese. It’s an easy, comforting meal perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, featuring melt-in-your-mouth shredded beef and savory au jus for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Cooking Liquid
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Sandwich Components
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Rub the roast evenly with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to ensure the meat is well seasoned.
- Sear the Meat (Optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef roast on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step enhances the flavor but can be skipped for simplicity.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the seared or raw roast into the Crockpot, ready for slow cooking.
- Mix and Add Cooking Liquid: In a bowl, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture over the roast in the Crockpot to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Slow Cook: Cover the Crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Rest and Shred: Remove the roast from the Crockpot, let it rest for 5 minutes, then shred the beef using two forks into bite-sized pieces.
- Soak in Juices: Return the shredded beef to the Crockpot to soak in the flavorful juices for a few minutes, enhancing the taste and juiciness.
- Prepare Rolls and Cheese: Slice open the hoagie rolls. If desired, place slices of provolone cheese on the rolls and melt under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and slightly golden.
- Assemble and Serve: Fill each hoagie roll with the shredded beef. Serve the sandwiches with a small bowl of the au jus from the Crockpot for dipping. Garnish with fresh parsley if you like for added freshness and presentation.
Notes
- Searing the beef adds depth of flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- Using the soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce adds umami richness to the au jus.
- If you prefer a thicker broth for dipping, reduce the liquid by simmering it on the stovetop after slow cooking.
- Provolone cheese is optional but adds a nice melty texture and flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
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