Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Made Easy
Tender braised beef, rich au jus, and melty provolone in a no-tail recipe. These slow-cooked sandwiches offer restaurant-quality flavor through deep broths and bold seasonings, delivered effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Total Time: 495
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Comfort Food Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups beef broth
4 small hoagie rolls
4 slices provolone cheese
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Optional: 2 minced garlic cloves (as substitute for powder)
Instructions
Pat roast dry with paper towels
Rub evenly with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder
Optionally sear 3–4 minutes per side in a skillet until browned
Combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce in the Crockpot
Place roast (seared or unseared) in slow cooker and add minced garlic if substituting fresh
Cover and cook on low 8 hours or high 4–5 hours
Remove roast and rest 5 minutes, shred with two forks
Return meat to cooking juices and keep warm 30 minutes
Open hoagie rolls and broil provolone cheese until melted
Fill rolls with beef and garnish with parsley. Serve with au jus for dipping
Notes
Ensure Worcestershire sauce is alcohol-free or substitute with tamari-based halal version
For lower sodium, use low-sodium beef broth
Searing the roast is optional; skipping saves prep time
Use sourdough rolls for a flavorful alternative
Leftover meat can be stored in au jus for 3–4 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 57g
- Cholesterol: 120mg