Dinner

Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

Bymia larkspur October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

Introduction

Crockpot French Dip Sandwiches are a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any day of the week. Tender, slow-cooked chuck roast drenched in savory au jus sits on soft sub rolls with melted provolone cheese. This easy recipe delivers a restaurant-quality sandwich right at home.

Three sandwiches are placed on a white rectangular plate over a white marbled surface. Each sandwich has a soft, pale beige bun as the base. The first layer inside the sandwich is shredded dark brown beef. On top of the beef, there is a smooth layer of melted pale yellow cheese that covers the meat evenly, with some melted light spots and slightly darker green herb sprinkles scattered on the cheese. Next to the plate is a small white square bowl filled with dark brown juice with small bubbles on the surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3-4 lb chuck roast
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
12 oz beer
1 package au jus mix
1 1/2 cups beef broth
Sub rolls
Provolone cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Season the chuck roast on all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 2: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned.
Step 3: Place the seared chuck roast in the crockpot and pour 1 1/2 cups of beef broth over it.
Step 4: In the hot skillet, add sliced onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beer, and the au jus packet. Stir and let the mixture simmer briefly.
Step 5: Pour the onion and gravy mixture over the roast in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the meat is very tender. Shred the meat and discard any excess fat.
Step 6: Assemble sandwiches by piling the shredded meat onto sub rolls and topping with provolone cheese. Place the sandwiches in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
Step 7: Serve warm with some of the au jus for dipping. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or a pinch of smoked paprika to the au jus mixture.
Use a hearty sub roll or baguette to hold up against the juicy meat and sauce.
You can substitute beef broth with chicken broth if preferred, though beef broth adds more richness.
Try topping the sandwich with caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms for added texture and taste.

Storage

Store leftover shredded beef and au jus sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep sandwich components separate to avoid sogginess. Reheat the beef gently in a saucepan with some extra broth or au jus before assembling the sandwich. The assembled sandwich is best eaten immediately after melting the cheese.

How to Serve

Two sandwich halves sit on a white plate with a black and white checkered paper underneath, placed on a white marbled texture. Each sandwich has three visible layers: the soft golden-brown hoagie roll on the outside, thin slices of cooked brown meat in the middle, and melted white cheese on top of the meat that looks slightly glossy and stretchy. A small white bowl filled with dark brown dipping sauce is positioned in front of the sandwiches. The edges of the bread are slightly textured and the cheese has some herbs sprinkled on it. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef for this recipe?

Chuck roast works best because it becomes tender and flavorful after slow cooking. However, brisket or round roast can also be used if you adjust cooking time accordingly.