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French Dip Sandwich

Slow Cooker French Dip Recipe

Melissa
A hearty beef sandwich that is easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 -12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Beef Chuck Roast 3 lbs. or rump roast
  • 2 cups of water
  • ½ cup of soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tsp. of dried crushed rosemary
  • 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning spice
  • 1 tsp. of garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. of onion powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3-4 whole peppercorns
  • 8 slices of Monterey Jack Cheese provolone, or Swiss
  • 8 French Rolls - split

Instructions
 

  • Place the roast into the slow cooker
  • Add the liquids and seasonings
  • Place the lid onto the slow cooker and cook on high for 6 hours or until tender beef pulls apart
  • Use tongs or a fork to pull the beef apart
  • Strain broth for dipping
  • Place shredded beef on rolls - add sliced cheese to beef
  • Serve with dipping broth

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Notes

What if I don't have Low-Sodium Soy Sauce?

low sodium soy sauce has less salt which is why it is used in this recipe. If you use regular soy sauce without adjusting the recipe, the beef will be very salty.
However, if you only have regular soy sauce you can use it. Just add more water (about 1 cup) to the recipe to dilute the salt

Make-Ahead and Storage:

This French dip only gets better as a leftover. You could easily make this the day or 2 days before you need it.

How Long will Cooked Roast Beef last in the refrigerator?

  • cooked roast beef will last, covered in the fridge for 3-4 days

Can I Freeze the Roast Beef and Juices?

Yes. You certainly can. Simply place the cooled-off beef along with the juices in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheating:

You can thaw roast beef in the refrigerator overnight and then warm it up over medium heat in a skillet on the stovetop. Make sure the lid is on so the juices do not evaporate.
You could also place the frozen beef and juices in a saucepan, and with the lid on cook on low until warmed through

What Sides go with French Dip Sandwiches?

  • Coleslaw, chips, baked beans, fries, potato wedges, fruit salad, and pasta salad all make good sides

What is Au Jus made of?

  • It is the juices seasoned from beef and seasonings that have been slow-cooked
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