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Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

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These Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches are tender, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight meal. Slow-cooked beef chuck roast is seared and then simmered in a rich broth made with beef consommé, soy sauce, Coke, and aromatic seasonings. Served on toasted French rolls with melted provolone cheese and a side of au jus for dipping, this recipe delivers a classic deli favorite with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Beef and Cooking Base

  • 3 lb beef chuck roast (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup Coca-Cola (NOT diet)
  • 2 (10.5 oz) cans beef consommé
  • 1/4 cup dried minced onions
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Sandwich Assembly

  • 6 French rolls or hoagie buns
  • 12 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef: Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet. Using two forks or tongs to hold the roast, sear it on all sides until lightly browned to lock in flavors.
  2. Prepare Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared roast to the slow cooker. Add soy sauce, Coca-Cola, beef consommé, dried minced onions, beef bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf over the roast.
  3. Slow Cook the Roast: Cook on LOW for 4 hours. Afterward, remove the roast to a cutting board and thinly slice it across the grain.
  4. Continue Cooking: Place the sliced meat back into the slow cooker with the remaining liquid and cook on LOW for an additional 1 to 2 hours to deepen flavors and make the meat tender.
  5. Prepare Au Jus: When ready to serve, remove the roast and strain the fat from the broth. Keep the broth for dipping as the au jus.
  6. Assemble Sandwiches: Split the French rolls and place the bottoms on a baking tray. Layer each with the sliced beef and top with two slices of provolone cheese.
  7. Melt Cheese: Bake the assembled sandwiches in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the cheese melts, approximately 5 minutes.
  8. Serve: Serve the hot sandwiches with the reserved au jus on the side for dipping.

Notes

  • Trimming excess fat from the roast reduces grease in the au jus but adds flavor if left on.
  • Do not use diet cola, as the sugar content in regular Coke helps tenderize and caramelize the meat.
  • Make sure to slice the beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
  • Au jus can be reheated gently before serving if cooled.
  • French rolls or hoagie buns work equally well; choose fresh bread for the best texture.
  • Leftover sandwiches can be reheated in the oven wrapped in foil for best results.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/crock-pot-french-dip-sandwiches-recipe/