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The Best Crockpot French Dips You’ll Ever Make (And the Story Behind Them)

Crockpot French Dips

Tender, juicy beef slow-cooked in rich broth and piled high on rolls with melty cheese—Crockpot French Dips are the ultimate comfort sandwich for busy nights or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Broth
  • 3-4 lbs beef roast (chuck or rump)
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
Sandwich Assembly
  • 6 hoagie rolls or French rolls
  • provolone or Swiss cheese slices

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Season your roast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Place sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the seasoned roast on top.
  3. Pour beef broth over the roast. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce, then add thyme and black pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, or high for 5–6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Shred the beef in the slow cooker to soak up the juices.
  6. Assemble sandwiches with shredded beef and cheese on hoagie rolls. Let the cheese melt.
  7. Serve with a bowl of jus (cooking liquid) for dipping.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the roast before slow cooking. Try adding mushrooms, spicy cheese, or garlic butter for variations. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.