Crock Pot French Dip Sandwich
Crock Pot French Dip Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Slow Cooker Beef
- 2 1/2 pounds top round roast, (or chuck roast)
- 4 cups beef broth, organic, if desired
- 1 package Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Sandwiches
- 4 hoagie rolls, from the bakery section
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, optional, for the bread
Optional Side
- 1 bag bagged salad
Instructions
- 1
Place the top round or chuck roast into the slow cooker.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour the entire carton of beef broth over the roast. Sprinkle the package of Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper over the roast.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the "low" setting for 8 to 10 hours. The roast can be kept on the "warm" setting until ready to serve.
⏱️ 480 min
- 4
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the beef is cooking or once it's done and resting, slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, cutting them halfway through to create a pocket for the meat. Optionally, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on both cut sides of the hoagie rolls. Top each roll with 2 slices of provolone cheese.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
Place the prepared hoagie rolls on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is lightly browned and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Remove the cooked roast from the slow cooker. It should be very tender and easily fall apart. Using a knife and tongs, shred the beef into small pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
For extra flavor and moisture, return the shredded beef to the slow cooker with the cooking juices (au jus) to soak up more flavor. Keep on the warm setting.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Ladle some of the cooking liquid (au jus) from the slow cooker into small individual bowls for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Fill each toasted hoagie roll with a generous amount of the shredded beef. Fold the top of the roll over the meat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Cut each sandwich in half to make it easier to eat. Serve immediately with the side of au jus for dipping. An optional bagged salad can be served on the side.
⏱️ 5 min
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Crock Pot French Dip Sandwich
Ingredients
For the Slow Cooker Beef
- 2 1/2 pounds top round roast, (or chuck roast)
- 4 cups beef broth, organic, if desired
- 1 package Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Sandwiches
- 4 hoagie rolls, from the bakery section
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, optional, for the bread
Optional Side
- 1 bag bagged salad
Instructions
- 1
Place the top round or chuck roast into the slow cooker.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour the entire carton of beef broth over the roast. Sprinkle the package of Lipton Recipe Secrets onion soup mix, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper over the roast.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Cover the slow cooker and cook on the "low" setting for 8 to 10 hours. The roast can be kept on the "warm" setting until ready to serve.
⏱️ 480 min - 4
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While the beef is cooking or once it's done and resting, slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise, cutting them halfway through to create a pocket for the meat. Optionally, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on both cut sides of the hoagie rolls. Top each roll with 2 slices of provolone cheese.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
Place the prepared hoagie rolls on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the bread is lightly browned and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Remove the cooked roast from the slow cooker. It should be very tender and easily fall apart. Using a knife and tongs, shred the beef into small pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
For extra flavor and moisture, return the shredded beef to the slow cooker with the cooking juices (au jus) to soak up more flavor. Keep on the warm setting.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Ladle some of the cooking liquid (au jus) from the slow cooker into small individual bowls for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Fill each toasted hoagie roll with a generous amount of the shredded beef. Fold the top of the roll over the meat.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Cut each sandwich in half to make it easier to eat. Serve immediately with the side of au jus for dipping. An optional bagged salad can be served on the side.
⏱️ 5 min