Slow Cooker French Dip
Slow Cooker French Dip is a comforting and elegant meal that transforms a simple chuck roast into tender, flavorful beef served with rich au jus. Perfect for busy days or casual gatherings, this recipe combines effortless preparation with mouthwatering results, delivering a hearty dish that melts in your mouth and is ideal for sandwiches with crusty French rolls or baguettes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free soy sauce and bread are used)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lb chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 large onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- French rolls or baguettes, for serving
- Optional: Swiss or provolone cheese slices
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Season the chuck roast generously with salt and pepper to create a flavorful crust that seals in the juices during cooking.
- Sear the meat: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the roast on all sides until a caramelized crust forms, enhancing the flavor.
- Assemble in the slow cooker: Place the seared roast in the slow cooker and add roughly chopped onions, whole garlic cloves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth around the meat.
- Slow cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours until the meat is tender and easy to pull apart with a fork.
- Slice and serve: Remove the roast and slice thinly against the grain. Arrange the slices on French rolls or baguettes. Strain the cooking liquid to serve as hot au jus for dipping the sandwiches.
Notes
- Choose chuck roast for the best tenderness and flavor after slow cooking.
- Don’t skip searing the meat to lock in juices and add complex flavor.
- Strain the au jus carefully for a smooth dipping sauce free of any solids.
- Slice the beef against the grain to ensure tenderness and easy chewing.
- Toast or warm bread before serving to improve texture and soak up au jus better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: slow cooker, French dip, chuck roast, au jus, easy dinner, sandwich, comfort food
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