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French dip sandwich with melted cheese on a plate with a small bowl of au jus behind it. There are also stacked bowls behind the sandwich.

French Dip Sandwiches

Stillwood Kitchen
Easy to make bistro style French dip sandwiches with provolone cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 269 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 Frying Pan to brown the chuck roast

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 -4 lb Chuck Roast
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt you can use regular table salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Yellow onion, sliced Can use a Vidalia onion
  • 32 oz Beef broth, low sodium
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 sprigs Thyme, Fresh 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1 llb Provolone cheese sliced, sharp depending on how many slices per sandwich you may need a bit more.
  • 8 Crusty Rolls, nothing too soft Sub, Italian, Hoagie Rolls can be used

Instructions
 

  • Sprinkle both sides of the chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet, then brown all sides of the chuck roast, approx. 5 minutes per side, then transfer the roast to the slow cooker.
  • Add the sliced onions; then add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add the thyme sprigs to the broth.
  • Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours.
  • Remove the chuck roast to a plate and shred using a fork, then place it back into the slow cooker to mix with juices.
  • Slice the rolls then add the shredded roast beef being careful not to add too much juice or it will become soggy.
  • Top the sandwich with one or two slices of the provolone cheese.
  • Place under a broiler for approx. 2-3 min, keep an eye on it until the cheese is melted.
  • Spoon juices from the crockpot into individual serving bowls, and set alongside the sandwiches.
  • Dip sandwich into the au jus and enjoy.

Notes

If you do not want to use the broiler, when making the sandwich slice the roll, add the provolone cheese then top with the hot shredded beef. This will help the cheese slightly melt.
If using the broiler, keep the oven door slightly ajar so you can keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
Store the beef covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 994mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chuck roast, crockpot, french dip, hot sandwich, sandwich, slow cooker
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