French Dip Sandwiches

Drippy, saucy, tender, juicy -- we all know and love French Dip Sandwiches, and now we can make them right at home! Let's whip up a scrumptious dinner!

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Keyword French Dip Sandwiches, French Dip Sandwiches Recipe, How do I make French Dip Sandwiches, How to make French Dip Sandwiches

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 7

Resting Time 10

Total Time 7 30

Servings servings

Calories 764kcal

Author Kathleen

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

US Customary - Metric

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.

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