This recipe takes little prep and makes the most delicious, tender beefy sandwiches. You just can't beat juicy shredded beef piled high on a hard roll, topped with cheese, then dipped into a rich au jus.
32ozBeef brothor just what is needed to cover roast
Hoagie rolls or French bread
Swiss or Provolone cheese slices
Instructions
Trim excess fat from chuck roast. Place roast and onion in bottom of crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients except for beef broth and pour over roast.
Add enough beef broth to barely cover meat.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours. When done, remove meat from broth and place in bowl. Using 2 forks, shred beef, discarding any leftover fat.
Strain broth for dipping. Set aside.
Cut rolls or bread in half. Place on an aluminum foil covered cookie sheet. Pile beef on half of bread. Cover with slices of cheese.
Heat broiler.
Place sandwiches under broiler and cook until cheese melts and starts to brown.
To serve, place sandwiches on plate with dipping bowls of au jus (beef broth) on the side.
Notes
What meat is best for French Dip?
Chuck roasts were designed for slow cookers. They do best when cooked low and slow in a liquid. This breaks down the muscle fibers and connective tissues in the beef making it extraordinarily tender. This same cut is often used for stews, curries and pot roasts. You can also use well-marbled cuts of beef such as brisket, boneless ribeye or sirloin.
What type of bread should I use?
I love to use crusty hoagie rolls. They are a denser, heartier bread that holds up well to dipping. I've also used French bread cut in thirds as well as sourdough rolls.
Which cheeses work best for French Dip sandwiches?
You want to use a cheese that melts well for the best texture and flavor. I prefer to use Swiss or Provolone cheese but you can also sub in mozzarella as well.