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Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

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These Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches feature tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast simmered in a flavorful au jus made with soy sauce, beef consommé, and aromatic spices. Served on toasted French rolls and topped with provolone cheese melted to perfection, they make a comforting and savory sandwich perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Beef and Au Jus

  • 3 lb beef chuck roast (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup Coke (NOT diet)
  • 2 (10.5 oz) cans beef consommé
  • 1/4 cup dried minced onions
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Bread and Cheese

  • 6 French rolls or hoagie buns
  • 12 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet. Using two forks or tongs to hold the roast, sear it on all sides until lightly browned to develop flavor.
  2. Prepare slow cooker: Place the browned roast into the slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients for the slow cooker, including soy sauce, Coke, beef consommé, dried onions, bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
  3. Cook the roast: Cook on LOW for 4 hours. Then carefully remove the roast to a cutting board and thinly slice it across the grain. Place the sliced meat back into the slow cooker.
  4. Continue cooking: Cook on LOW for an additional 1 to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become extremely tender.
  5. Prepare the au jus: When ready to serve, remove the roast and strain the broth to remove excess fat, reserving the flavorful au jus for dipping.
  6. Assemble sandwiches: Split the French rolls and place the bottoms on a baking tray. Top each with slices of the cooked beef, then layer 2 slices of provolone cheese on top.
  7. Melt the cheese: Bake the assembled sandwiches at 350°F until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  8. Serve: Serve the sandwiches hot with the warm, strained au jus on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • For best texture, slice the roast thinly against the grain after initial cooking.
  • Do not use diet soda as Coke helps tenderize the meat and adds sweetness.
  • You can use beef broth instead of consommé but consommé offers more concentrated flavor.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on your slow cooker model.
  • Leftover au jus can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/crock-pot-french-dip-sandwiches-recipe/