Easy Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches with Tender Beef
Enjoy the rich flavors of Easy Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches, featuring tender beef simmered to perfection. This effortless recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or game day gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 27 minute
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chuck roast, bottom round roast, or top round roast
- Beef broth or consommé
- 1 packet dried onion soup mix
- Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Fresh minced garlic or garlic powder
- Sliced yellow or sweet onions
- Balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar (optional)
- Crusty rolls (hoagie rolls, submarine rolls, or French baguette)
- Provolone or Swiss cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the beef roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides. Optionally, sear in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Layer thinly sliced yellow or sweet onions at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Place the seasoned beef roast on top of the onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, dried onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and minced garlic. If using, stir in balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar. Pour this mixture over the beef roast in the crockpot.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreds.
- Remove the roast from the crockpot and shred using two forks. Skim off excess fat from the au jus if necessary and strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother sauce.
- Slice the crusty rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Optionally, butter the inside and toast until golden brown.
- Pile shredded beef onto each toasted roll, add cheese if desired, and place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve immediately with warm au jus on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, consider searing the beef before cooking. Skim fat from the au jus for a cleaner taste, and toast the rolls for added texture.