Description
Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches deliver tender, fall-apart beef piled high on buttery toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese and a side of rich au jus for dipping. This easy recipe takes just 10 minutes of prep before the slow cooker handles the rest, making it perfect for busy weeknights or game day.
Ingredients
3 lb beef chuck roast (2.5–3.5 lb)
2 Tbsp dry onion soup mix (1 envelope)
10.5 oz can condensed French onion soup
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp dried thyme
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 Tbsp butter, divided
6–8 hoagie rolls (4–6 inch)
6–8 slices provolone cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 cup beer for extra depth
Instructions
1. Heat 1 Tbsp butter/oil in skillet over medium-high. Season chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme. Sear 1-2 min per side until browned. Transfer to Crockpot with pan juices.
2. Sprinkle onion soup mix over meat. Add sliced onions, Worcestershire, French onion soup, and beef broth. Optional: add beer.
3. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-6 hours until fork-tender. Shred beef in pot using two forks.
4. Skim fat from juices with separator. Strain into bowls for au jus. Moisten beef with 1/2 cup au jus.
5. Slice rolls, brush insides with melted butter. Broil 2-3 min until golden. Add provolone to bottoms, broil 1 min to melt.
6. Pile beef on cheese-lined buns, top with lids. Serve with au jus ramekins.
Notes
– Searing optional but recommended for deeper flavor.
– Use Crockpot liners for easy cleanup.
– For Instant Pot: Sauté in pot, high pressure 60 min + 20 min natural release.
– Store beef/au jus separately: fridge 3-4 days, freezer 2-3 months.
– Nutrition estimates per sandwich: 610 calories.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT8H
- Category: Main Course, Sandwiches
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 883mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 150mg