Description
Make tender, flavorful beef for classic French Dip sandwiches using your slow cooker. This hands-off recipe yields rich meat and a simple au jus for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 lb beef chuck roast boneless, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth made with Zoup! Good, Really Good® Culinary Concentrate™ Beef Base with Bone Broth
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 medium yellow onions halved and sliced in 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- French sandwich rolls
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons horseradish
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Season the roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Lightly coat the roast with flour on all sides.
- If the slow cooker insert has a sear function, preheat it. Otherwise, heat a heavy pan, such as a cast iron skillet or Dutch oven, over medium-high heat on the stove.
- When the insert or pan is hot, add the olive oil and sear the roast for about 3-4 minutes per side until it is evenly browned on all sides. Set it aside.
- In the insert of a slow cooker, mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, sliced onions, and bay leaf. Add the beef to the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours until the meat is tender.
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board. Slice the beef into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Strain the broth and discard the bay leaf and any remaining thyme sprigs. Return the onions and sliced beef to the slow cooker. Add just enough broth to keep the meat moist. Keep the reserved jus warm in a separate saucepan, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Toast your rolls.
- While the rolls are toasting, whisk together the mayonnaise and horseradish. Spread a thin layer on the toasted rolls.
- Top with slices of beef, some onions, and cheese, and place under a broiler to melt. Serve with reserved jus.
Notes
- For the beef broth, use Zoup! Good, Really Good Culinary Concentrate Beef Base with Bone Broth mixed according to package directions to yield 4 cups of broth.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 to 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: French Dip, Slow Cooker Beef, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner Ideas, Crockpot Dishes, Dump And Go Crockpot Dinners, Slow Cook Recipes, Roast Beef Sandwiches