3-Ingredient Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

These 3-ingredient slow cooker French dip sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food: tender shredded beef slow-cooked in savory au jus, piled on crusty rolls, and dipped into rich homemade sauce. Effortless, hearty, and bursting with flavor.

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Course: Main Course, Dinner

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 4

Resting Time: 10

Total Time: 4 15

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 430kcal

Cost: $20 total (~$2.50 per serving)

Equipment

1 Slow Cooker (6-quart)
2 Forks
1 Baking sheet
Small dipping bowls
1 Meat thermometer

Ingredients

French rolls or hoagie buns

3–4 lb Beef chuck roast Well-marbled for tenderness
2 packets (1 oz each) Au jus gravy mix Use onion soup mix for extra depth if desired
8–10 French rolls or hoagie buns Crusty outside, soft inside

Optional Additions

8 slices Provolone cheese Melt on top for classic style
1 cup Beef broth For extra dipping sauce
0.5 cup Sliced pepperoncini Adds a tangy kick
0.5 cup Caramelized onions Adds sweetness and depth

Instructions

Place beef chuck roast in slow cooker. Sprinkle au jus mix on top. Add 1 cup water around edges.
Cook on low 7–8 hrs or high 4–5 hrs until fork-tender.
Shred beef in slow cooker, let rest 10 mins to soak in au jus.
Toast rolls under broiler until lightly golden.
Pile beef onto rolls, top with cheese if desired, and serve with au jus for dipping.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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