If you’re looking for a hearty and delicious meal that’s easy to make, look no further than slow cooker French dip sandwiches. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, and it’s sure to satisfy everyone in your household.
Ingredients
To make slow cooker French dip sandwiches, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6-8 French rolls
- 6-8 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
To make slow cooker French dip sandwiches, follow these steps:
- Place the beef chuck roast in your slow cooker.
- Add the sliced onion and minced garlic on top of the beef.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, red wine, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
- Pour the mixture over the beef and onions in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours, until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks.
- Strain the liquid in the slow cooker through a fine mesh strainer to remove any solids.
- Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and pour the strained liquid over it.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the French rolls and place a slice of provolone cheese on each one.
- Top each roll with a generous amount of the shredded beef and serve with a side of the strained liquid for dipping.
Variations
There are many variations of slow cooker French dip sandwiches that you can try to mix things up. Here are a few ideas:
- Add sliced mushrooms and/or bell peppers to the slow cooker with the beef and onions.
- Use different types of cheese, such as Swiss or cheddar.
- Top the sandwiches with caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms.
- Serve the sandwiches on garlic bread instead of French rolls.
- Add a spicy kick with some sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Nutrition Information
Here’s the complete nutrition information for slow cooker French dip sandwiches:
Cooking Time | 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high |
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Course | Main Course |
Cuisine | American |
Serving People | 6-8 |
Calories | 547 kcal |
Protein | 47 g |
Carbohydrates | 22 g |
Fat | 27 g |
Sodium | 916 mg |