Classic French Dip Sandwich
Get ready to elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Classic French Dip Sandwich recipe! Featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast that’s seasoned to perfection and simmered in a flavorful blend of beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of balsamic vinegar, this sandwich is the ultimate comfort food. The beef is piled high on toasted French rolls topped with gooey melted Swiss cheese, creating a harmonious balance of rich, savory flavors. Served with a side of warm, savory au jus for dipping, every bite is a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare using a slow cooker and ensures restaurant-quality results at home. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or indulging in a solo treat, this French Dip Sandwich will have everyone coming back for seconds! Keywords: French Dip Sandwich, slow cooker beef sandwich, au jus recipe, comfort food, easy dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 French rolls
- 6 Swiss cheese slices
Instructions
Season the beef chuck roast generously with kosher salt and ground black pepper on all sides.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once heated, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned. This should take about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the thinly sliced onion and cook until translucent and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Transfer the seared beef, onions, and garlic into a slow cooker. Add beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and bay leaves to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Strain the cooking liquid into a medium saucepan to make the au jus, discarding bay leaves and any solids.
Bring the au jus to a simmer over medium heat. Adjust seasoning according to taste if necessary.
Preheat your oven’s broiler. Slice the French rolls in half and place a slice of Swiss cheese on each side. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 1-2 minutes.
Load the shredded beef into the rolls, slice in half if desired, and serve immediately with a small cup of au jus on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.6 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1490 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 757 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
