French Dip Sandwiches (Print-Friendly Version)
Succulent beef on crusty buns with gooey cheese and a savory dip, all made in your slow cooker with ease.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef Essentials
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3 to 4 lbs of chuck roast
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1 big onion, cut into slices
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1 tbsp of olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 cups of beef stock
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Half a cup of dry red wine (or swap for more broth)
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2 tbsp Worcestershire
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1 tsp soy sauce
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1 tsp of dried rosemary
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and coarse black pepper to taste
→ Making the Sandwich
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6 crusty baguettes or hoagie rolls
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6 slices of mozzarella, Swiss, or provolone
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Butter for toasting, optional
→ Extra Toppings
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Horseradish sauce
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Bell peppers or mushrooms, sautéed
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Fresh parsley, minced
# Steps:
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Warm up olive oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Dry the chuck roast, season it with pepper and salt, and then sear it on all edges until it's golden brown—about 3 to 4 minutes each side. Move it to the slow cooker when done.
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In the same pan, stir the onion slices and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until soft. Pour some red wine in to lift all the tasty browned bits. Let it bubble for another minute or two. Pour everything over your beef in the slow cooker.
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Toss the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf into the slow cooker. Give it a gentle stir before covering it. Cook for 8 hours on low or 6 on high.
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Take the beef out and shred it with a couple of forks, removing any fat while you work. Pop the shredded meat back into the cooker and let it sit in the juices for 20 to 30 minutes.
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Set the oven to 375°F. Split the rolls, butter if you'd like, and toast them in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp and golden.
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Pile the shredded beef onto the toasted rolls and add a slice of cheese on top. Stick it under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Serve with some strained au jus for dipping and any toppings you like.
# Notes:
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You can cook the beef ahead and warm it up whenever.
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Leftover beef freezes nicely for up to 3 months.
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Pick a chuck roast with lots of marbling for the juiciest results.