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Have you ever wanted to make classic French Dip sandwiches but thought it might be too hard to make? With this Simple Slow Cooker French Dip Roast Sandwiches recipe making flavorful beef for your favorite sandwiches is easier than ever.
You can make this classic French dip sandwich meat and savory au jus sauce as a slow cooker recipe with only a few simple ingredients and in only a few steps.
Once the roast beef is done cooking, you must serve it on a French roll or your favorite hoagie roll with melty cheese for an easy hot sandwich that the whole family will love.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker French Dip Roast Sandwiches:
- Protein: get a decent sized chuck roast with marbling to make a delicious tender beef roast
- Seasoning: to keep it simple grab a packet of au jus gravy seasoning mix from the grocery store
- Cooking liquid: use beef broth to cook the roast for the best flavor while slow cooking
- Onion: while using an onion is 100% necessary adding a sliced yellow onion is a great way to add another level of flavor to the au jus sauce
- Rolls: to create these French dip sandwiches I like to hoagie rolls
- Cheese: be sure to have sliced provolone cheese to add to the beef dip sandwiches
How to make Slow Cooker French Dip Roast Sandwiches:
Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker. Top with the au jus seasoning, beef broth, and sliced onion (if using).
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the hoagie rolls on a baking sheet, open them, and add a slice of provolone cheese to each roll. Broil for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
Shred the cooked roast with two forks.
Fill each hoagie roll with the shredded beef and serve it with a side of au jus.
How to store leftovers crock pot French dip recipe:
Fridge: While you might want to store the meat and au jus sauce in separate containers, it is actually best to store them in one airtight container to keep the meat flavorful and juicy to create an easy dinner for up to 5 days.
Tips and tricks for making an easy beef dip sandwich:
Meat to use:
I like to make this slow cooker recipe with a chuck roast, but a rump roast could work as well. Just be sure it has a good amount of marbling to produce a juicy beef roast with so much flavor.
Do I need to use a toasted hoagie?
You do not! The best way to make this easy dinner sandwich recipe is to slice the roll, fill it with the beef and cheese, then place it in the broiler where the hoagie will be toasted.
If you toast the hoagie in advance before filling it, it may become burnt.
What cheese to use for dip sandwiches:
- Provolone cheese
- Swiss cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
How to make the cheese melty:
Once you have the roll loaded up with the seasoned meat, place a slice of cheese on top, and then when your oven broiler is hot, carefully place the baking sheet in the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
While this is a great way to get melted cheese, you will want to be sure you keep an eye on the sandwich as it can turn from perfectly melted to horribly burnt, fast.
More sandwich recipes:
- Ham Salad Sandwiches
- Italian Chicken Sandwiches
- Breakfast Sandwiches
- Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches
Simple Slow Cooker French Dip Roast Sandwiches
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3-5 lb chuck roast
- 1 oz packet au jus gravy seasoning mix
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 yellow onion sliced (optional)
- 6 hoagie rolls
- Provolone cheese slices
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker. Top with the au jus seasoning, beef broth, and sliced onion (if using).
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the hoagie rolls on a baking sheet, open them, and add a slice of provolone cheese to each roll. Broil for about 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Shred the cooked roast with two forks.
- Fill each hoagie roll with the shredded beef and serve.
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