Crock Pot French Dip (Printer-Friendly)
Slow-cooked beef on soft sub rolls with melted cheese and savory au jus dipping sauce.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat
01 -
1.5 to 2 pounds beef round steak or chuck roast
→ Seasonings and Broth
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1 packet onion soup mix (store-bought or homemade)
03 -
1 packet au jus gravy mix or brown gravy mix
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2 cups beef broth (low or no sodium preferred)
05 -
1 cup water
→ Bread and Cheese
06 -
4 soft sub rolls, 6-inch each
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8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil. Brown the beef roast on both sides without cooking through completely, about 3 minutes per side.
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In a bowl, stir together beef broth, onion soup mix, au jus mix, and water until thoroughly combined.
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Place the browned beef in the slow cooker. Pour the combined liquid mixture over the beef. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours without lifting the lid.
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One hour before serving, shred the beef using two forks or slice thinly. Return the meat to the slow cooker and cook for an additional hour to reheat.
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Place sub rolls on a baking sheet. Top each roll with shredded beef and add cheese slices on top. Broil in the oven or toaster oven for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese melts and rolls are lightly toasted.
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Serve sandwiches warm with au jus sauce from the slow cooker. Strain and add extra beef broth if needed to thin the au jus.
# Helpful Hints:
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Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain tender meat.