Easy Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

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Ethnicity
American  
Base Type
Beef  
Course
Entree  
Preparation Time
1-10 Minutes  
Difficulty
Easy  
Serving Size
Refresh / Double it
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Source
sweetlittlebluebird.com
 
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Last Modified
2021-10-24  
User
Tony Publiski



Ingredients
4 lb beef chuck roast
1 cn broth, beef
1 cn consomme, beef
1 cn soup, french onion
1/2 c wine, red
8 ba french or italian rolls
1 pk mozzarella slices

Directions
Lightly spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
On a large cutting board, trim excess fat from roast.

Browning Roast (optional, but highly recommended)
In a large skillet or dutch oven, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium high heat – add roast, pepper to taste and brown each side for several minutes.

Place roast in slow cooker. In a large bowl add soups and wine, mix well and pour over roast. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Cooking times will vary depending on how fast or slow your cooker cooks. When ready, remove roast from cooker, slice beef with a knife or shred using two forks on cutting board. Do not discard the broth (au jus) in the cooker – reserve it, keeping it warm in the cooker to serve with sandwiches.


Assemble Sandwiches
Split rolls, place on non-stick baking sheet. Add desired amount of beef, top with cheese and place in preheated 400 degree F oven or use your broiler. When cheese starts to bubble and melts, remove and serve with a small bowl of au jus (broth) for dipping. Enjoy!


Tips
Browning is not necessary but adds great flavor and helps seal in the juices. Red wine is optional too, but I always add it if I have some in the house – same as browning, it adds wonderful flavor to the au jus.

Many people like to add a cup or more of beer – omit the wine if you use beer.

When there are leftovers I like to make French Dip Bagel Sandwiches – so good. Adding an egg is an awesome addition.