Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches

Craving tender, flavorful French Dip Sandwiches without spending hours in the kitchen? Life’s too short to slave over dinner after a long day. That’s why I’m so excited to share my Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches recipe! Imagine coming home to a kitchen filled with the savory aroma of slow-cooked beef, ready to be piled onto crusty rolls and dipped into a rich, homemade au jus. This recipe is unbelievably easy, surprisingly healthy, and packed with flavor. Say goodbye to complicated dinners and hello to your new favorite weeknight meal!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Every year, my family takes a summer road trip, and one year we stopped at a small-town diner that served the most amazing French Dip sandwiches. The beef was perfectly tender, and the au jus was bursting with flavor. Since then, I’ve been on a quest to recreate that experience at home. This Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches recipe is the closest I’ve come, and it’s so simple that even on our busiest nights, we can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal without all the fuss.

Ingredients

• For the Beef:

  • 3-4 lb chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

• For the Au Jus:

  • Broth from the crockpot
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

• For Serving:

  • 8-10 crusty rolls or hoagie rolls
  • Optional: Provolone cheese

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chuck roast on all sides until browned. This locks in the flavor!
2. Sauté Aromatics: Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Combine Ingredients: Transfer the seared roast and sautéed onions and garlic to the crockpot.
4. Add Liquids and Spices: Pour in beef broth and water. Add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
5. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
6. Shred the Beef: Remove the roast from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
7. Prepare the Au Jus: Strain the broth from the crockpot into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
8. Thicken the Au Jus: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering broth and cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
9. Assemble Sandwiches: Slice rolls in half. Dip each half into the au jus.
10. Add Beef and Cheese: Pile shredded beef onto the rolls. If desired, top with provolone cheese and melt under a broiler for a minute or two, or simply place the cheese on the hot beef.
11. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with extra au jus for dipping. Enjoy your delicious Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches!

Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches

Tender, flavorful French Dip Sandwiches made easy in your crockpot. Slow-cooked beef piled onto crusty rolls and dipped into a rich, homemade au jus.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 hours hrs

High Setting Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

For the Beef

• 3-4 lb chuck roast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion sliced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Au Jus

• broth from the crockpot strained
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

For Serving

• 8-10 crusty rolls or hoagie rolls
• Provolone cheese optional

Equipment

• Crockpot
• Large Skillet
• Saucepan

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chuck roast on all sides until browned. This locks in the flavor!
   1 tbsp olive oil, 3-4 lb chuck roast
2. Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
   1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic
3. Transfer the seared roast and sautéed onions and garlic to the crockpot.
   3-4 lb chuck roast, 1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic
4. Pour in beef broth and water. Add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
   2 cups beef broth, 1 cup water, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt
5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
6. Remove the roast from the crockpot and shred it with two forks.
   3-4 lb chuck roast
7. Strain the broth from the crockpot into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
   broth from the crockpot
8. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the simmering broth and cook until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
   1 tbsp cornstarch, broth from the crockpot
9. Slice rolls in half. Dip each half into the au jus.
   8-10 crusty rolls or hoagie rolls, broth from the crockpot
10. Pile shredded beef onto the rolls. If desired, top with provolone cheese and melt under a broiler for a minute or two, or simply place the cheese on the hot beef.
    3-4 lb chuck roast, 8-10 crusty rolls or hoagie rolls, Provolone cheese
11. Serve immediately with extra au jus for dipping. Enjoy your delicious Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches!
    broth from the crockpot