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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches (Easy)

Slow-cooked chuck roast, simmered in beefy broth until tender, piled onto a French roll with melted, ooey-gooey cheese. Served with a side of au jus for dipping, this classic sandwich is a family favorite—ideal for busy days, parties, game day, or a comforting meal.
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches, Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 8

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds beef chuck roast, boneless
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed beef broth
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed beef consomme
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed French onion soup
  • ½ cup red wine (optional but highly recommended)
  • 8 French rolls, Italian rolls, hoagie rolls, split
  • 16 slices mozzarella, provolone or Swiss cheese (optional, but highly recommended)
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Lightly spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. On a large cutting board, trim excess fat from the roast.
  • Browning Roast (optional, but highly recommended)In a large skillet or Dutch oven, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium high heat – add roast, pepper to taste and brown each side for several minutes. Place roast in slow cooker
  • In a large bowl add soups and wine, mix well and pour over roast. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
    Please Note: Cooking times will vary depending on how fast or slow your cooker cooks.
  • When ready, remove roast from cooker, slice beef with a knife or shred using two forks on cutting board. Do not discard the broth (au jus) in the cooker – reserve it, keeping it warm in the cooker to serve with sandwiches.

Assemble Sandwiches

  • Split rolls, place on non-stick baking sheet. Add desired amount of beef, top with 2 slices of cheese to each sandwich and place in preheated 400 degree F oven or use your broiler. When cheese starts to bubble and melts, remove and serve with a small bowl of au jus (broth) for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips
Browning is not necessary but adds great flavor and helps seal in the juices. Red wine is optional too, but I always add it if I have some in the house – same as browning, it adds wonderful flavor to the au jus.
Many people like to add a cup or more of beer – omit the wine if you use beer.
When there are leftovers, I like to make French Dip Bagel Sandwiches – so good. Adding an egg is an awesome addition.