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Slow cooker French dip sandwiches with juicy beef and savory au jus

Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient French Dip Sandwiches

A simple yet delicious slow cooker recipe bringing tender beef and rich broth together for a hearty sandwich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 pounds beef chuck roast, excess fat trimmed Choosing a good quality chuck roast will enhance the flavor and tenderness.
  • 2 packets dry onion soup mix (1-ounce each)
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth For extra flavor, you can add a few cloves of garlic or some pepper to the broth.
  • 6 rolls soft hoagie rolls or sub buns Toast the hoagie rolls briefly in the oven for a crispy texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the beef chuck roast in the bottom of a large slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the roast, pressing it in lightly.
  3. Pour the beef broth around the sides of the roast.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
  2. Once done, transfer the roast to a cutting board and shred the beef.
  3. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir it into the au jus.
  4. Let it sit on WARM for 10 to 15 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve in toasted hoagie rolls with au jus for dipping.

Notes

To store leftovers, place the shredded beef and au jus in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can last for about 3 to 4 days. If you want to freeze them, make sure to store them in a freezer-safe container. The dish can be frozen for up to 2 to 3 months. Just reheat thoroughly before serving.