Easy Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Introduction:
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender, juicy roast beef served on soft hoagie rolls with melted cheese and a flavorful au jus for dipping. This recipe makes it simple to enjoy restaurant-quality French dips at home with minimal effort. Using a slow cooker allows the beef to cook low and slow, creating melt-in-your-mouth tenderness every time.
Ingredients:
- Boneless Chuck Roast: Bottom Round Roast or Rump Roast can also be used.
- Avocado Oil: For searing the meat; alternatives include canola, vegetable oil, or a mix of unsalted butter and oil.
- Yellow Onion: White onion or Vidalia onion are also options.
- Fat-Free Beef Broth: Regular or low-sodium broth works well too.
- Light Soy Sauce: Tamari or liquid amino acids for gluten-free; low-sodium soy sauce is optional.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Use gluten-free Worcestershire if needed.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds zest to the au jus.
- Bay Leaf: Enhances flavor of the meat and sauce.
- Fresh Thyme or Dried Thyme: Fresh preferred but dried works too.
- Hoagie Rolls: Thick rolls stand up to the au jus.
- Salted Butter (optional): For brushing on rolls before broiling.
- Provolone Cheese: Swiss cheese is a good alternative.