These slow cooker French dip sandwiches have revolutionized how I make comfort food because the chuck roast gets so incredibly tender cooking all day in this amazing mixture of onion soup mix and rich beef broth and what makes them really special is how we pile that meat onto rolls with melty cheese and serve them with the cooking liquid for dipping plus the whole house smells amazing while they cook and everyone gets excited when they walk in and smell them and they're perfect for feeding a crowd or having leftovers for lunch the next day.
My Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches fill the house with the most incredible aroma all day long. I started making these when I needed something special but simple for Sunday family dinners. The beef gets so tender it practically falls apart and those crusty rolls soaked in rich au jus make everyone come running to the kitchen. Its comfort food at its finest and the slow cooker does all the work.
Set It and Forget It
The magic of this recipe happens while you go about your day. That tender juicy beef develops such amazing flavor in the slow cooker. I love that I can get everything started in the morning and come home to a dinner thats practically ready. The best part is watching everyone dip their sandwiches in that golden au jus.
What You Need
- Beef Chuck Roast: Three to four pounds with good marbling makes it extra tender.
- Onion Soup Mix: One packet adds wonderful savory flavor.
- Beef Broth: Three cups creates our dipping sauce.
- Olive Oil: Two tablespoons for a good sear.
- Salt & Pepper: Season generously.
- Cheese: Eight slices provolone or Swiss get perfectly melty.
- Rolls: Six to eight crusty ones ready for dipping.
Lets Get Cooking
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