Description

Delicious and tender Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches featuring a slow-cooked chuck roast seasoned with herbs and spices, served on buttery toasted sub rolls topped with melted provolone cheese. Paired with rich beef broth au jus for dipping, this recipe is perfect for an easy, comforting meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Seasoning

3 pounds chuck roast (beef roast or rump roast also work, anywhere from 2.5–4 pounds)
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, sliced thin (optional)
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 medium bay leaf

Sandwich Assembly

6 sub style rolls (sausage rolls, typically wider than hot dog buns)
2 tablespoons butter, melted (salted)
6 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

Prepare the Slow Cooker and Beef: Spray the slow cooker with cooking spray. Trim the beef on a cutting board if necessary.
Season the Beef: In a small bowl, combine oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle half the seasoning over the beef, rub evenly. If using onion, place sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Place the beef in the pot seasoning-side down, then sprinkle the remaining seasoning on top and rub it in.
Add Liquids and Bay Leaf: Pour beef broth around the edges of the slow cooker, add Worcestershire sauce over the meat, and place the bay leaf into the broth.
Cook the Beef: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until beef is tender and shreds easily. Remove bay leaf and discard.
Shred the Beef: Remove beef from slow cooker and let rest 10 minutes. Shred using two forks held backward.
Prepare Rolls for Broiling: Preheat oven to broil. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Slice rolls open, place cut side up on the baking sheet.
Butter and Cheese the Rolls: Brush both sides of rolls with melted butter. Cut provolone slices in half and place on top side of each roll.
Broil the Rolls: Broil rolls in oven for 1-2 minutes until cheese melts. Remove from oven.
Assemble and Serve: Top rolls with shredded beef. Strain broth from slow cooker through a sieve and serve as au jus for dipping. Enjoy your sandwiches!

Notes

Optional: Add thinly sliced onions for extra flavor cooked with the beef.
Use sub rolls wider than hot dog buns for authentic texture and soaking ability.
Broil carefully to avoid burning the cheese; watch closely during the 1-2 minutes.
Leftover au jus can be refrigerated and reused for dipping other sandwiches or soups.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: French Dip, Slow Cooker Sandwich, Beef Sandwich, Provolone Cheese, Au Jus Dip, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Recipe