French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
A delicious and easy French Dip Sandwich recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! A set-it-and-forget-it dinner!
Ingredients
- 3 pound chuck roast
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 packet french onion soup mix or dip mix
- 1 sweet yellow onion halved and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 8 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices gruyére cheese or provolone cheese
Optional Horseradish Mayo for Serving:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish more, if desired
Instructions
- Prep Beef: Place 3 pound chuck roast on a large plate. In a small bowl combine 3 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, & ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; stir to combine. Pat chuck roast dry with a clean paper towel and cover in the seasoning ensuring it is fully coated. Set aside.
- Slow Cooker Ingredients: Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 packet french onion soup mix, 1 sweet yellow onion (sliced), 1 tablespoon garlic, 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, 3 teaspoons worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke and 1 teaspoon dijon mustard to the slow cooker. Mix and scoop out 1/4 cup of the broth mixture and set next to the stove.
- Sear Beef: Bring a large cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and let melt. Sear chuck roast on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Deglaze the Pan: In that hot skillet that seared the roast, add the 1/4 cup beef broth mixture and scrape up all the bits that are sticking to the pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and let melt. Once the bottom of the pan is scraped clean, transfer the liquid to the slow cooker and pour over the top of the chuck roast.
- Let it Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH 4 hours or LOW 8 hours. Shred the beef with two forks before serving.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Butter the inside of 8 hoagie rolls, add desired amount of onions and shredded beef, add cheese on top (and a little horseradish mayo, if desired).
- Serve: Enjoy each sandwich with a small bowl of broth (or au jus) from the slow cooker for dipping.
Notes
- Dairy-Free: use a plant-based butter and dairy-free cheese.
- Gluten-Free: simply use a gluten-free bun of your choice.
- Storage: store leftover cooked beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days - store broth (or au jus sauce) in a separate container.
Nutrition
Calories: 700kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 2791mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 483IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 15mg
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