Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these French Dipped Sandwiches, made effortlessly in your crock pot! This slow-cooked recipe transforms a tender beef chuck roast into juicy, shredded perfection, simmered for hours in a savory blend of beef broth, soy sauce, garlic, and fragrant thyme. The rich au jus doubles as a dipping sauce, taking each bite of these hearty sandwiches to the next level. Layer the flavorful beef onto toasted French rolls with optional melted provolone cheese for an irresistible, restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your home. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Pair with a crisp salad or roasted potatoes to complete your meal!
1. Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and place it into your crock pot.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the beef in the crock pot, ensuring the meat is mostly covered by the liquid. Add more broth or water if needed.
4. Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shredded.
5. Once the beef is tender, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the crock pot and stir it gently to soak in the cooking juices.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Split the French rolls in half and, if desired, place a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each roll. Toast the rolls in the oven for 5–7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly crisped.
8. Using tongs, pile the shredded beef onto the bottom half of each roll. Top with the other half of the roll.
9. Ladle the remaining liquid from the crock pot into small bowls to serve as au jus dipping sauce for each sandwich.
10. Serve the French dipped sandwiches warm with the au jus for dipping. Enjoy!
Calories |
5020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 331.6 g | 425% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.8 g | 709% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1141 mg | 380% | |
| Sodium | 12224 mg | 531% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.8 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 335.9 g | 672% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1570 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 48.4 mg | 269% | |
| Potassium | 4920 mg | 105% | |
*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.