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Best Slow-Cooked Crockpot French Dip

Discover the secrets to making the ultimate slow-cooked crockpot French dip sandwich with melt-in-your-mouth beef and a flavorful dipping broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 408
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8-10 hoagie or French rolls, split lengthwise
  • Provolone or Swiss cheese, sliced optional

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Place the beef, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the beef.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is very tender.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a cutting board and shred or slice it.
  5. Ladle some of the cooking liquid into small bowls for dipping.
  6. Place the shredded beef on the bottom half of the rolls, and top with cheese if desired.
  7. Serve the sandwiches with the reserved cooking liquid for dipping.

Notes

For the best results, use a low and slow cooking method to ensure the beef is tender and flavorful. Don't be afraid to season the cooking liquid aggressively with soy sauce, Worcestershire, and herbs to really make the beef shine. Serve the sandwiches with the reserved cooking liquid for an authentic French dip experience.