Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe
This Crockpot French Dip recipe features tender slow-cooked beef roast simmered in a savory onion and garlic broth, served on toasted hoagie rolls with melted provolone cheese. The rich beef broth on the side serves as a flavorful dipping jus, making this sandwich a comforting and delicious meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Author: Mila
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Main Ingredients
- 3–4 lbs beef roast
- ½ onion, sliced
- 1 packaged onion soup mix (about 1 oz)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- Prepare the crockpot: Place the beef roast, sliced onion, onion soup mix, minced garlic, and beef broth into the crockpot. Make sure the beef is submerged in the broth for even cooking.
- Cook the beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and infused with the flavors of the broth and seasonings.
- Shred the beef: Once cooked, carefully remove the beef from the crockpot and shred it using two forks until it is pulled apart and ready for sandwiches.
- Toast the rolls: Lightly toast the hoagie rolls to add a nice crunch that complements the juicy beef.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place the shredded beef onto the toasted hoagie rolls and top each sandwich with two slices of provolone cheese.
- Melt the cheese: To get the perfect melty cheese topping, place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for a few minutes until the provolone is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Serve with dip: Ladle some of the flavorful cooking broth from the crockpot into small bowls to use as a dipping jus. Serve the sandwiches hot alongside the broth for dipping.
- Optional thickened sauce: To thicken the broth, mix ¼ cup cornstarch with ¼ cup water to create a slurry. Stir this into the broth in the crockpot, turn to high heat, and stir continuously until the sauce thickens into a nice gravy consistency.
Notes
- You can thicken the broth by mixing ¼ cup cornstarch with ¼ cup water and stirring it into the broth, then cooking on high until thickened.
- Using a broiler to melt the cheese adds a delicious golden finish.
- For extra flavor, toast the hoagie rolls before assembling the sandwiches.
- Leftover shredded beef can be stored in the broth for reheating and preserving moisture.
Keywords: Crockpot French Dip, Slow Cooker French Dip, Beef Sandwich, French Dip Sandwich, Crockpot Recipes, Slow Cooker Sandwiches