Description
Mouthwatering French dip sandwiches elevate classic comfort with tender, slow-cooked beef and rich au jus. Succulent meat nestled in crusty rolls invites sandwich lovers to savor each delicious bite of this hearty American favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2.5 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 6–8 slices Swiss or provolone cheese
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 2 (1-ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
- 2 cups water
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Bread:
- 6–8 crusty rolls (ciabatta recommended)
Seasoning:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for searing the meat.
- Massage kosher salt and freshly ground pepper across the entire surface of the beef chuck roast, ensuring comprehensive seasoning.
- Carefully place the seasoned roast into the hot skillet, developing a rich caramel-colored crust by browning each side for approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the seared roast and accumulated pan drippings into the slow cooker, preserving all developed flavors.
- Evenly distribute dry onion soup mix over the roast, creating a savory coating that will infuse depth into the meat.
- Pour water and beef broth around the roast, creating a flavorful liquid bath for tenderizing the meat.
- Program the slow cooker to high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours, allowing the meat to become impossibly tender and easily shreddable.
- Extract the roast from the cooking liquid and use two forks to pull the meat apart into delicate, succulent strands.
- Split ciabatta rolls and layer generously with the shredded beef, creating a hearty foundation for the sandwich.
- Crown the beef with Swiss or provolone cheese slices, adding a creamy, melting element.
- Position sandwiches under the broiler, watching carefully to achieve perfectly golden, crispy edges and fully melted cheese.
- Ladle the reserved cooking liquid into small serving bowls, creating a rich, aromatic dipping sauce to accompany the sandwiches.
- Serve immediately while warm, inviting diners to dunk and savor each indulgent bite.
Notes
- Broiling transforms ordinary sandwiches into crispy, melty masterpieces with minimal effort.
- Slow cooking breaks down tough meat fibers, creating melt-in-your-mouth beef that pulls apart effortlessly.
- Searing the roast before slow cooking locks in deep, robust flavors that make these sandwiches unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 to 8
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1300 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg