Description
Succulent slow cooker French Dip Sandwiches deliver mouthwatering comfort with tender beef and rich au jus. Melted cheese and crisp rolls complete this hearty meal that welcomes hungry diners to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3–4 pounds chuck roast
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 slices provolone, Swiss, or mozzarella cheese
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine (or additional beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Herbs, Vegetables, and Bread:
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 crusty hoagie rolls or baguettes
- Butter, for toasting the rolls (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Horseradish sauce
- Sauteed mushrooms or bell peppers
Instructions
- Infuse olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Meticulously dry the chuck roast and season with salt and pepper. Create a rich caramelized exterior by searing each side for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Utilize the same skillet to transform sliced onions and garlic into translucent, aromatic delights. Deglaze with red wine, capturing every flavorful browned morsel. Allow liquid to reduce slightly before cascading over the waiting beef.
- Construct a robust braising liquid by combining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf in the slow cooker. Gently integrate ingredients, ensuring comprehensive flavor distribution. Secure lid and simmer on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.
- Extract beef carefully, shredding into tender fragments using two forks and discarding excess fat. Reimmerse shredded meat into cooking liquid, allowing it to absorb additional moisture for 20-30 minutes.
- Elevate oven temperature to 375F. Slice rolls, optionally brushing with butter, and toast until achieving a golden, crisp exterior, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Artfully arrange succulent shredded beef onto toasted rolls. Crown with melting cheese and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden blanket. Present alongside strained au jus and complementary garnishes.
Notes
- Enhance Meat Tenderness Patiently allow the chuck roast to cook slowly, which breaks down tough connective tissues and creates melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Customize Flavor Profile Experiment with different red wines like cabernet or merlot to add unique depth and complexity to the braising liquid.
- Make It Lighter Swap chuck roast with leaner cuts like top round or bottom round for a healthier protein option without sacrificing rich flavor.
- Dietary Adaptations Replace traditional rolls with gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps for those with wheat sensitivities or following low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg