Description
Hearty Crockpot French Dip sandwiches promise mouthwatering comfort with tender, slow-cooked beef and rich au jus. Juicy meat nestled in crusty rolls will transport hungry diners straight to flavor paradise with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 3.4 pounds (1.5 kilograms) beef chuck roast
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Liquid Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) beef broth (low sodium)
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for searing)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Cheese:
- 6–8 hoagie rolls or French rolls
- 8 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Enhance the beef’s flavor profile by creating a golden sear in a hot skillet with olive oil, browning each side for a robust caramelization.
- Layer sliced onions as a flavor foundation in the crockpot, creating a fragrant base for the roast.
- Craft a complex braising liquid by whisking together beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
- Cascade the aromatic liquid over the beef and onions, ensuring complete coverage for thorough flavor infusion.
- Allow the roast to tenderize slowly, cooking on low temperature for 8-10 hours or high temperature for 4-5 hours until meat effortlessly pulls apart.
- Gently dismantle the roast using two forks, creating succulent, tender strands of meat.
- Return shredded meat to its flavorful cooking liquid, maintaining optimal moisture and temperature.
- Prepare sandwich vessels by preheating the oven and arranging hoagie rolls on a baking sheet.
- Generously pile shredded beef into rolls, crown with melting cheese, and toast until rolls become golden and cheese bubbles.
- Extract the rich cooking liquid, straining into small serving vessels for a luxurious dipping experience.
- Present sandwiches alongside warm au jus, inviting diners to indulge in a sensory culinary journey.
Notes
- Enhance Meat Tenderness: Opt for chuck roast or bottom round for maximum softness and rich flavor that breaks down beautifully during slow cooking.
- Customize Flavor Profiles: Experiment with different herbs like oregano or add red wine to the broth for deeper, more complex taste dimensions.
- Make It Healthier: Use low-sodium beef broth and whole grain rolls to reduce salt intake and increase nutritional value without compromising taste.
- Dietary Adaptations: For gluten-free version, serve over cauliflower rice or use gluten-free rolls; for low-carb option, skip bread and enjoy meat with crisp lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg