French Dip Sandwiches
French Dip Sandwiches are a comforting dish that combines tender, slow-cooked beef with rich, savory au jus, all nestled in a toasted roll. Each bite bursts with flavor as melted cheese and sautéed onions enhance the experience. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, these sandwiches are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 crusty French rolls
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz Swiss cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (about 4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker and pour in enough beef broth to cover two-thirds of the meat. Cook on low for about 8 hours until fork-tender.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter and sauté thinly sliced onions until golden brown (about 10 minutes).
- Toast French rolls under a broiler until golden brown.
- Shred the cooked beef and pile it onto each toasted roll. Top with sautéed onions and Swiss cheese, then broil until cheese is melted.
- Serve with warm au jus from the slow cooker for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, let the beef marinate overnight before cooking. Feel free to swap out meats like turkey or pork for variations. For a spicy kick, add jalapeños!