Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of a classic French dip sandwich, featuring tender beef nestled in fresh crusty rolls, paired with a savory au jus for dipping. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, delivering warmth and satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 fresh French rolls
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker. Sauté sliced onions in the same skillet until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour beef broth over the roast in the slow cooker, add sautéed onions, garlic, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the beef from the slow cooker, slice thinly against the grain, and pile onto toasted French rolls.
- Ladle au jus into small bowls for dipping and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding provolone cheese or sautéed peppers to your sandwich. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in a toaster oven for best results.