Description
Tender and flavorful Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches made with slow-cooked beef chuck roast, seasoned with garlic and onion powder, and served on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese and a rich au jus for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels. Rub the roast evenly with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season thoroughly.
- Sear the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned beef on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step adds depth of flavor but can be omitted for simplicity.
- Transfer to Crockpot: Place the seared or unseared roast into the Crockpot, ensuring it sits evenly.
- Add Liquid Mixture: In a bowl, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour this mixture over the beef in the Crockpot to create a flavorful cooking liquid.
- Slow Cook: Cover the Crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef becomes tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the roast from the Crockpot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces.
- Soak in Au Jus: Return the shredded beef to the Crockpot to soak up the cooking juices for a few minutes, enhancing flavor and moisture.
- Prepare Rolls and Cheese: Slice the hoagie rolls open. If desired, place provolone cheese slices on the rolls and melt under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Fill each hoagie roll generously with the shredded beef. Serve with a small bowl of the au jus for dipping and garnish with fresh parsley if preferred.
Notes
- For additional flavor, add sliced onions or bell peppers to the Crockpot during cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat leftovers with a splash of beef broth to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Cheese is optional but adds a delightful creamy texture to the sandwiches.
- Skipping the searing step reduces prep time but may slightly affect the depth of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
