Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches with Provolone Recipe
This Crockpot French Dip recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef roast simmered in savory onion soup mix and beef broth, perfect for shredding and serving on toasted hoagie rolls topped with melted provolone cheese. Served with flavorful au jus for dipping, this hearty sandwich is a comforting and easy meal ideal for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 3–4 lbs beef roast
- ½ onion, sliced
- 1 packaged onion soup mix
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups beef broth
Sandwich
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the beef roast, sliced onion, onion soup mix, minced garlic, and beef broth into the crockpot. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cook the beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and flavorful.
- Shred the beef: Once cooked through, remove the beef from the crockpot and shred it using two forks, then return the shredded beef to the broth in the crockpot to soak up the juices.
- Prepare the rolls: Toast the hoagie rolls until golden and crisp to provide the perfect base for the sandwich.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place a generous amount of shredded beef on each toasted roll, then top with two slices of provolone cheese.
- Melt the cheese: Place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler briefly to melt the provolone cheese perfectly.
- Serve with au jus: Pour the flavorful broth (au jus) into small bowls alongside the sandwiches, allowing everyone to dip their French Dip sandwiches for extra taste and moisture.
- Optional thickened sauce: For a thicker dipping sauce, mix ¼ cup cornstarch with ¼ cup water, stir into the broth, then turn the crockpot to high and stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Notes
- Using a cornstarch slurry is a great way to thicken the au jus for dipping.
- Cooking times may vary based on the size of the roast and your crockpot model.
- For a richer flavor, consider using homemade beef broth or stock instead of store-bought.
- To enhance the sandwich, add sautéed onions or horseradish sauce if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Keywords: French Dip, Crockpot French Dip, Slow Cooker Beef Sandwich, Provolone Beef Sandwich, Au Jus Dip, Easy Crockpot Recipes, Comfort Food Sandwich
