Crockpot French Dip

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You have to try this easy crock pot french dip recipe. It is the best french dip recipe I have found. Our entire family loved it!

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $27.98, $4.66 per Serving

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

3-4 lbs beef roast
½ onion (sliced)
1 packaged onion soup mix
2 teaspoon miced garlic
4 cups beef broth
6 hoagie rolls
12 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients except the hoagie rolls and provolone cheese to the crock pot.
Cover and cook on Low for 8–10 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
Remove the beef from the crock pot and shred it with two forks.
Divide the shredded beef among the toasted hoagie rolls and top with provolone cheese.
If desired, place the sandwiches under the broiler for 1–2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Serve the sandwiches warm with the cooking liquid on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

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Notes

For a thicker dipping sauce, whisk together ¼ cup cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the cooking liquid in the crock pot. Cover and cook on High, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.

This Crock pot French Dip recipe also freezes great. Just put all of the ingredients together and freeze instead of cooking it.

Recipe Tips

Au Jus - You can take ¼ cup cornstarch mixed in with ¼ cup water. Stir that into the broth. Turn to high and stir until thicken so you get a nice thickened sauce. This is great to dip the sandwiches in.
Broil - To add flavor to your sandwich we like to broil the sandwich for a golden brown crust. It also helps to melt the slice of cheese for a delicious cheesy sandwich.
Cooking Time - We like to cook the beef on low for about 8 hours for best results. This allows the beef to shred easily for an amazing Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich.

Variations Ideas

Roast - This recipe can be made with different types of roast. I like using a chuck roast as it is easy to shred and is so delicious.
Seasoning - Feel free to make this recipe with different types of seasoning. Add in a bay leaf, garlic powder or onion powder. I usually start with a 1/2 teaspoon but you can definitely add more to what you prefer.
Sauce - Adding the beef broth to cook the roast in adds so much flavor. But you can also add in 1/2 tablespoon of Worcestershire Sauce and soy sauce.

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