Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwich on a plate with au jus an potato chips

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

French dip au jus is a fan favorite in restaurants across the country. You might think it’s a complex process to achieve such a fabulous roast beef sandwich, but the slow cooker makes it easy! French dip sandwiches - complete with a hoagie roll and melted cheese - will be a much-requested family meal.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings

Calories 10kcal

Author Jennifer Draper

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

3-4 pound beef rump roast
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups beef broth
8 hoagie rolls I prefer soft
Optional: provolone or Swiss cheese slices for topping

Instructions

Place roast in the slow cooker
Combine seasonings and sprinkle them over roast
Pour beef broth into slow cooker around the roast (leave seasoning covering the roast)
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours
Remove beef, then shred or slice thinly
Strain juice to serve for dipping on the side
Layer beef on a sliced hoagie roll, and add a couple of slices of provolone
Broil the sandwich in oven or toaster oven until roll is lightly browned and cheese is melted

Notes

Store leftover roast and sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or use a pan on the stove to reheat the sauce.
If the jus is too thin, use a bit of flour and water to create a slurry. Whisk this mixture into the sauce to thicken it.
As an optional step, mix melted butter with garlic powder and brush it on the rolls before toasting the sandwich.

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