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Easy Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches

Tender beef cooked in a flavorful broth until fall-apart juicy, served on toasted hoagie rolls with melted cheese and au jus for dipping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: au jus sandwiches, beef sandwiches, crockpot french dip, slow cooker french dip sandwiches
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Calories: 510kcal
Author: Michonne
Cost: 18

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • two forks
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 hoagie rolls
  • 8 slices provolone or Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Place sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker and set beef chuck roast on top.
  • In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper. Pour over beef.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours, until beef is very tender and shreds easily.
  • Remove beef from slow cooker and shred with two forks. Strain cooking liquid and reserve for au jus dipping sauce.
  • Toast hoagie rolls, then layer shredded beef and cheese slices inside each roll.
  • Serve sandwiches hot with reserved au jus for dipping.

Notes

Leftover beef can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat gently with some of the cooking juices.