Slow Cooker French Onion French Dip Sandwiches–The French dip sandwich is a hot beef sandwich consisting of tender thin slices of beef layered a long white French roll that is dipped into a flavorful sauce made from the pan juices. It is a staple at any diner in America. My recipe is a mash-up between French Onion Soup and the French Dip Sandwich. Soft onions are piled along with the beef and cheese on a crusty roll.
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Slow Cooker French Onion French Dip Sandwiches
One of the best things about the slow cooker is the fact that it doesn’t heat up your kitchen. I think a lot of people overlook this fact and stow their crockpots away this time of year as the weather warms up. But this slow cooker french onion french dip sandwiches recipe is a perfect recipe to make for a warm summer night. Let the beef and onions cook all day on low and slow and then pile the meat on top of rolls that you pick up from the store. Serve with a side salad or some corn on the cob and fresh berries and you have a perfect summer meal.
Slow Cooker Sandwich Recipes
Here are some other slow cooker sandwich recipes that will taste great on a hoagie or whole wheat roll:
Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches from Melanie Makes
Slow Cooker Chicken Alfredo Sandwiches from The Cookie Rookie
What Slow Cooker Did You Use?
For this Slow Cooker French Onion French Dip Sandwiches recipes I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker. I love this slow cooker (you can see me talking about it in a video here). It cooks low and evenly. I love the medium heat choice because most slow cookers that I’ve seen only have the option of cooking on low or high. If you’re going to buy just one slow cooker, this is the one that I recommend.
PrintSlow Cooker French Onion French Dip Sandwiches
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 sandwiches 1x
Description
The French dip sandwich is a hot beef sandwich consisting of tender thin slices of beef layered a long white French roll that is dipped into a flavorful sauce made from the pan juices. It is a staple at any diner in America. My recipe is a mash-up between French Onion Soup and the French Dip Sandwich. Caramelized onions are piled along with the beef and cheese on a crusty roll.
Click here for the INSTANT POT version of this recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds beef chuck steaks, trimmed of excess fat*
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 cups beef broth (or 3 cups water and 3 tsp of Better Than Bouillon Beef Base)
- 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
- 2 large yellow onions, very thinly sliced
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 large crusty rolls, toasted if you prefer
- 8 slices provolone, Gruyere or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Place beef** in the slow cooker. Salt and pepper the beef.
- Add broth, worcestershire, onions***, garlic powder and bay leaf to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until beef is very tender.
- Remove the beef and place it on a cutting board. Slice or shred the meat.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the juice from the slow cooker through the strainer and into the bowl. This juice will be your au jus, dipping sauce. The onions, in the strainer will be used on top of your sandwiches. Discard the bay leaf.
- Add meat back into the slow cooker. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Pile meat on top of rolls and use tongs to place onions on top of meat. Place a slice of cheese on top of the onions. If desired, place the roll with meat and cheese under the broiler so the cheese will melt. Serve sandwiches with a side of the reserved au jus.
Notes
*You can also use beef chuck roast in place of the chuck steaks. Just quarter the roast before adding it to the slow cooker.
**For a more developed, meaty flavor you can brown the roast before adding it to the slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat, add the meat and sear on all sides until each side has a brown crust.
***If you want a more developed flavor, caramelize the onions on the stovetop before adding them to the slow cooker. Coat the bottom of the pan with olive oil. Heat the pan on medium high heat. Add the onion slices and stir to coat the onions with the oil. Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally. The onions will develop a brown color.
****I used my 6 quart KitchenAid Slow Cooker for this recipe.
- Method: Slow Cooker
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 780
- Sodium: 1041 mg
- Fat: 49.3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30.6 grams
- Protein: 52.6 grams
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
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, it’s good but I’m tired of a chuck roast taste. Karen, don’t you have any other beef roast recipes that are NOT a chuck cut or hamburger???
those are the main cuts I use. Here are all my beef recipes: https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/recipes/?fwp_ingredient=beef-dishes
Try this simple recipe for pot roast. I feel it’s not the best you’ve ever had I’d be shocked. Soooooo simple and the juice is unbelievable
2pound Chuck roast
2 cans Cream of Mushroom
1 packet onion soup/dip mix
Mix Cream of Mushroom with onion soup mix in a bowl and pour over top of Chuck roast in crock pot. 2 hrs on high and 3 1/2 hrs on low.