My French dip sandwiches recipe is coming at ya fast with tender beef and a self-made dipping sauce!
If you love Mississippi pot roast or other slow cooker pot roast recipes, you will go ga-ga over this king of all beef recipes. Juicy chuck roast cooks to perfection in a perfectly balanced amalgamation of flavors that all combine to give you one killer dipping sauce at the end. This ain’t the slow cooker pot roasts you dreaded as a kid — no dry, flavorless meat here!
Pulled pork sandwiches lovers unite — we’re getting our beef on!
Let’s make these!
What I Love About This Recipe
I love slow cooker meals. The way the long cooking process breaks down meat is divine — so add to that a completely decadent finger food meal, and I’m one happy chef!
- Slow cooking magic
- Family fun meal!
- Perfectly cooked beef
- Sauce made right in the slow cooker!
French Dip Sandwich Ingredients
These ingredients are simpler than you’d expect with such a succulently perfect final result! I guarantee you’ve heard of all these, but let’s review:
- oil
- chuck roast: What, exactly, is a chuck roast, and why is it important you get this type of beef? It has a high collagen level which works great when slow cooking — that collagen breaks down over time, giving you the signature tender beef you’re looking for!
- beef consomme: What is beef consomme? Beef consomme is a lesser-known cousin of beef broth — it’s a more concentrated version, so it gives a huge beef flavor punch! We double down on beef flavor in this recipe with this + Better than Bouillon.
- French onion soup: To get a really flavorful final sauce (and meat!), don’t grab the dried pack of French onion soup. Go for the liquid canned stuff! You want as much moisture as possible so you get truly tender, delicious meat.
- onions
- Worcestershire sauce
- soy sauce
- Better Than Bouillon beef flavor
- Italian seasoning
- bay leaf
- garlic
Tools to Make
The biggest, most important tool in this recipe is unsurprising:
- A slow cooker
You’ll also need:
- A sheet pan
- Skillet
- Can opener
How To Make French Dip Sandwiches
- Sear the chuck roast. Transfer it to the slow cooker.
- Saute the onions until soft. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add beef consomme to the skillet and scrape up all the brown bits. Pour into a slow cooker.
- Add French onion soup.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, Better Than Bouillon, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, and garlic.
- Cook until the meat is tender. Remove the roast and shred it. Strain the liquid for dipping.
- Split the bread and spread the butter. Toast.
- Assemble the sandwich. Serve.
***See the full instructions below.
Storing + Freezing + Make-Ahead
- How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge? Once fully cooked, your French dip meat will last up to four days in your fridge. If you are planning to store leftovers, only make full sandwiches that you’re planning to eat right then. The meat + bread will very quickly turn soggy, which isn’t good for leftovers!
- Can You Freeze This? Yes! Beef does very well in the freezer. Store it in airtight containers and let it sit in your freezer for up to three months.
- If you want easy grab-and-go meals, portion out your beef into individual serving sizes! To thaw, let it sit in the fridge overnight, or even in your lunch box starting as early as the morning. Then just microwave and build your sandwich!
- Make-Ahead Tips: Slow cooker recipes are made for make-ahead! Start this process up to eight hours before serving, then just assemble your sandwiches when dinner’s on. It’s got make-ahead magic built right in!
Serving Recommendations
Such a hearty, rich sandwich needs something cool to balance it out, so throw in some KFC coleslaw, 1905 Salad, or our Mediterranean salad.
How about an amazing cooked veggie like our fried eggplant. It’s a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables — and adults too! But we have to have some fun with dinner, so round it all off with my cheesy, delicious pizza fries.
Sounds like a great dinner to me!
More Beef Recipes
Looking for even more melt-in-your-mouth beef dishes? Check out these favorites!
- Shish Kabob – Fun to make, even more fun to eat!
- Beef Stroganoff – An Eastern European classic brought straight to your kitchen
- Hunan Beef – No need for Chinese takeout when you can make it right at home!
- Instant Pot Beef Stew – Dinner made instantly, with all your favorite hearty veggies!
- Hungarian Goulash – Rich, thick paprika sauce on tender beef? Bring on the sour cream!
- Johnny Marzetti Casserole – Comfort casserole doesn’t get any better than this—ground beef, cheese, noodles, and savory tomato sauce get baked together for a delicious dish.
- Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole – This is a super creamy, hearty, beefy casserole that is sure to become a family favorite.
- Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Bread – You won’t believe how delicious this mash-up is!
Tried This Recipe?
Leave a review, I love hearing your feedback! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
French Dip Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can beef consomme
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can french onion soup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons beef flavor Better Than Bouillon
- 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
To Make Sandwiches:
- butter
- 6 french rolls
- 12 slices cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and sear roast (3 pounds) on all sides. Add more oil, as necessary, as you turn and sear the roast. Transfer the roast to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Saute the onions (2 medium) until soft. Transfer to the slow cooker. Add the beef consomme (1 can) to the skillet, turn the heat on high, scrape up all the brown bits left in the skillet. Pour into a slow cooker.
- Add French onion soup (1 can), Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons), soy sauce (1 tablespoon), beef flavor Better Than Bouillon (2 tablespoons), Italian seasoning (2 teaspoons), bay leaf (1), and garlic (4 cloves).
- Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high 4-5 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC).
- Remove the roast and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice or shred the beef. Strain the cooking for dipping.
- Split the rolls (6) in half and place them on a cooking sheet. Spread with butter, place on a baking tray, and bake in the oven for 2-3 minutes or until barely toasted.
- Stuff with meat, and top with 2 slices of cheese. Return to the baking tray. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted. Pour cooking liquid into individual bowls and serve.
Fans Also Made:
Nutrition
Christine Pantell says
This is definitely a 5 star recipe!!! The whole family loved it!!!!!! Also I appreciate the ease of putting the recipe together and the best part is it has great flavor. Can’t wait for left overs:)
Thank you
Christine
Kathleen says
Thank you, Christine!❤️ So stoked to hear it’s a big hit with you and your family!