Can I use a different cut of beef?

While chuck roast works best, you can substitute with beef brisket or rump roast. Avoid lean cuts as they won't become as tender during slow cooking.

Can I make this without condensed soup?

Yes, substitute the French onion soup with 1 can of beef consommé or 1.5 cups of beef broth. The flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.

How do I prevent the sandwiches from getting soggy?

Toast the buns well and serve the au jus on the side for dipping rather than pouring it over the sandwich. This keeps the bread crispy longer.

Easy Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe - Amazing Slow Cooker Dinner in 10 Minutes

Name: Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lb boneless chuck roast; 1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix; 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup; 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pats; 6-8 hoagie rolls or French rolls; Provolone cheese slices; 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing rolls); Salt and pepper to taste

Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches

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Buttery golden buns stuffed with fall-apart tender beef and gooey provolone cheese, served with flavorful au jus sauce. Easy slow cooker recipe with just 10 minutes prep.

Author: Sarah Mea Carter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 6-8 sandwiches 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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3 lb boneless chuck roast
1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed French onion soup
3 tablespoons butter, cut into pats
6–8 hoagie rolls or French rolls
Provolone cheese slices
2 tablespoons butter, melted (for brushing rolls)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Place the chuck roast in the slow cooker and season evenly with onion soup mix, minced garlic, and dried thyme.
Add Worcestershire sauce and pour condensed French onion soup over the roast. Distribute butter pats evenly across the top.
Cover the Crock Pot with lid and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours until roast is fall-apart tender.
Remove roast and shred with two forks. Strain cooking liquid through fine-mesh strainer into bowls, skimming excess fat for au jus sauce.
Brush inside of hoagie rolls with melted butter. Broil cut-side up for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Layer provolone cheese slices on bottom half of each bun. Pile shredded beef on top. Optionally broil 30-60 seconds to melt cheese.
Serve sandwiches immediately with warm au jus on the side for dipping.

Notes

Chuck roast works best for tender, flavorful results. Can substitute with beef brisket or rump roast.
Can use beef consommé instead of French onion soup for similar results.
Spicy variation: Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red peppers to cooking liquid and top with pickled jalapeños.
Can prep ingredients in Crockpot and refrigerate up to 2 days ahead before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 594 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 46 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg

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