Description

A comforting slow cooker French dip sandwich featuring tender, juicy beef chuck roast soaked in savory au jus and topped with melty provolone cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
6–8 French rolls
6–8 provolone cheese slices
2 tbsp butter (optional, for toasting rolls)

Instructions

Trim excess fat from the chuck roast but leave some marbling for juiciness. Pat dry with paper towels if searing.
Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the roast on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
Place sliced onions and minced garlic at the bottom of the slow cooker.
Lay the seared or raw beef on top of the onions and garlic.
Mix beef broth with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour over the roast.
Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 4-6 hours until beef is fork-tender.
Remove roast and shred with two forks, discarding large fatty bits.
Strain cooking liquid into a saucepan and simmer for about 10 minutes to reduce and concentrate flavor. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Slice French rolls in half. Optionally butter and toast them until golden.
Pile shredded beef on rolls and top each with a slice of provolone cheese.
Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil or bake at 375°F for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve immediately with au jus in small bowls for dipping.

Notes

Searing the beef is optional but adds caramelized flavor. Use low sodium beef broth for better control of salt. Let beef rest 10 minutes before shredding to retain juices. If au jus is too thin, thicken with cornstarch slurry. Watch cheese closely under broiler to avoid burning. Leftover au jus can be refrigerated up to 3 days and used for other dishes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 hours (low) or 4-6 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich with brea
Calories: 650
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 700
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 2
Protein: 38

Keywords: French dip sandwich, slow cooker, beef chuck roast, provolone cheese, au jus, easy dinner, comfort food, melty cheese