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French Dip Sandwich Recipe

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This classic French Dip Sandwich recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast seasoned with herbs and spices, served on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese. The sandwich is accompanied by flavorful au jus made from the slow-cooked beef broth and consommé, perfect for dipping. Ideal for a hearty and comforting meal, this dish combines rich savory flavors with melty cheese and warm bread for a satisfying experience.

Ingredients

Beef and Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 to 4 lb beef chuck roast, trimmed

Au Jus

  • 29 oz beef broth
  • 10.5 oz can beef consommé
  • 1/2 large yellow or white onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Assembly

  • Softened butter, for buttering the rolls
  • 8 hoagie rolls or French rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Season and Sear the Beef: Season the beef chuck roast all over with kosher salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the roast and sear it evenly on all sides, cooking about 3 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  2. Prepare Au Jus in Slow Cooker: In the slow cooker, combine beef broth, beef consommé, onion chunks, Worcestershire sauce, dried rosemary, dried thyme, garlic powder, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir to mix all the ingredients.
  3. Slow Cook the Roast: Place the seared roast into the slow cooker with the au jus mixture. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded or sliced. Check early to avoid overcooking as times may vary by slow cooker and roast size.
  4. Rest and Slice Beef: Remove the roast from the slow cooker and transfer it to a large cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes to redistribute juices. Thinly slice the beef with a sharp knife or shred using two forks.
  5. Preheat Broiler and Prepare Rolls: Preheat your oven broiler. Butter the top side of the hoagie or French rolls lightly to ensure a crispy golden finish once toasted.
  6. Assemble Sandwiches: Place slices of the sliced or shredded beef on the bottom halves of the rolls. Top generously with provolone cheese slices.
  7. Broil the Sandwiches: Place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler until the cheese melts and the bread turns slightly golden brown, about 1-3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  8. Serve with Au Jus: Transfer the sandwiches to a serving plate. Ladle the hot au jus from the slow cooker into small bowls for dipping the sandwiches, adding moisture and rich flavor.

Notes

  • Check the roast periodically to avoid overcooking as slow cooker times vary.
  • For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary near the end of cooking.
  • Use soft hoagie or French rolls that can absorb the au jus without falling apart.
  • Butter the rolls before broiling to enhance crispness and flavor.
  • Thin slicing the meat ensures a tender and easy-to-eat sandwich.
  • Leftover au jus can be refrigerated and used within 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

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