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Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches

7 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookinginthemidwest86 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • chuck roast (at room temperature)Meat1.6 kg
  • salt (for seasoning)Spices8 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • butterDairy28 g
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • Worcestershire saucePantry30 ml
  • beerBeverages355 ml
  • au jus seasoning packetPantry1 piece
  • beef brothPantry360 ml
  • sub rolls (sliced open)Bakery6 pieces
  • provolone cheese (sliced)Dairy12 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

579kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
29 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Slow cooker
  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Sieve

step by step

Method

  1. Season the roast

    • Pat the chuck roast dry and season it on all sides with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the roast

    • Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter.
    • Sear the roast on all sides until nicely browned.
    Step 2

  3. Transfer to the crock pot

    • Place the seared roast in the crock pot.
    Step 3

  4. Build the onion and gravy mixture

    • In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic.
    • Add the Worcestershire sauce, beer and au jus packet.
    • Stir everything together and bring to a simmer, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
    Step 4

  5. Pour over the roast

    • Pour the simmering onion mixture over the roast in the crock pot.
    • Add the beef broth.
    Step 5

  6. Slow cook

    • Cover with the lid and cook on low until the meat is fork tender.
    Step 6

  7. Shred the beef

    • Shred the beef with two forks and discard any extra fat.
    • Return the shredded meat to the crock pot so it soaks up the juices.
    Step 7

  8. Build the sandwiches

    • Fill the sub rolls with a generous pile of shredded beef.
    • Top with slices of provolone cheese.
    Step 8

  9. Melt the cheese

    • Place the sandwiches in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
    Step 9

  10. Make the au jus and serve

    • Strain the cooking juices from the crock pot into small bowls for dipping.
    • Serve the sandwiches hot with the au jus on the side.
    Step 10
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