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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich

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These Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are a perfect combination of melt-in-your-mouth beef, provolone cheese, and a rich au jus for dipping. Cooked low and slow for maximum flavor, these sandwiches are an easy, hearty meal.

Ingredients

3 lb beef chuck roast (trimmed of excess fat)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

6 French rolls or hoagie buns

12 slices provolone cheese

For the Slow Cooker:

1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

1 cup Coke (NOT diet)

2 (10.5 oz) cans beef consommé (or beef broth if consommé is unavailable)

1/4 cup dried minced onions

1 tablespoon beef bouillon

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a cast-iron skillet. Sear the beef on all sides until lightly browned. This step locks in juices and enhances flavor.
  2. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker. Add soy sauce, Coke, beef consommé, minced onions, beef bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours.
  3. Remove the beef and slice it thinly across the grain. Return the beef to the slow cooker and continue cooking on LOW for an additional 1-2 hours to soak up the juices.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Split the French rolls or hoagie buns and place them on a baking tray. Top each roll with sliced beef and two slices of provolone cheese. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Serve the sandwiches with the reserved au jus for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, avoid skipping the searing step, as it adds extra flavor.

If you prefer a different cut of beef, brisket or round roast are also good options for slow cooking.

You can make this recipe ahead of time and store the beef and au jus in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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