Oh holy amazing goodness. These are the words that I am using to describe this french dip crock pot recipe.
French Dip Crock Pot Dinner Recipe
I’ll admit, I’m a huge fan of the crock pot for making dinner and these easy french dip sandwiches crock pot recipe is one my family is a huge fan of!
If it can do atleast 80% of the work for me, life is good. Well, life is good anyways, but you get the point, right?
(recipe post updated Oct, 5th, 2020)
And, since my Crock Pot Philly Cheese Steak recipe is so popular this time of year, I figured I’d put something together that was equally as amazing and I might have to say that I *think* I might have beat the Philly Cheese Steak Crock Pot recipe.
Seriously, this crock pot French dip sandwich recipe is simply amazing.
And, it’s literally and toss and go recipe perfect for those nights with sports practices, church commitments or those days when you just flat out don’t feel like cooking.
Ever have those? Doesn’t everyone at some point??
This Crock Pot French Dip recipe is a keeper!
For this slow cooker french dip, I used a three-pound chuck roast.
For beef crock pot recipes this is my favorite cut of meat.
It cooks low and slow in the crock pot so well and turns out to be a delicious mess of tender shredded beef when it’s done simmering all day.
In all honesty, this recipe for french dip does call for Campbell’s condensed soups, but it’s all good.
The beef au jus crock pot sauce that it makes is simply delicious and it would take a lot of unique ingredients to get to this height of awesomeness and like I said… sometimes we just need easy, right?
In my opinion, this is the best french dip recipe that I’ve ever made and super bonus points for being incredibly easy.
In case I haven’t sold this one enough… these easy french dip sandwiches need to be on your menu.
Like.this.week.
I served it with french fries for the boys and I had a salad with it. And, for triple bonus points – our kids loved it! Of course, they love steak, so I called it a steak sandwich. Easy enough, right?
This slow cooker French dip recipe will make your life easier! Promise!
Now, onto the cooking steps. There’s literally four. Love that.
First, I browned my chuck roast in about two tablespoons of vegetable oil to give the meat a good sear. I don’t think that you should skip this part.
If you hate doing dishes as much as I do, I also might consider grabbing the Ninja 3-in-1 Slow Cooker.
It is a stovetop as well as a slow cooker, so there is no need to a) dirty another pan from browning your meat and b) you don’t lose the amazing flavors that are in the pan when you brown meat.
But, you don’t need one for this recipe, so just use two pans and use a spatula to get all the goodness from the pan.
Next, pour in your soups. I get it, I get it… they’re soups.
They are soups, and they rock this recipe. ‘Nuff said.
Turn your slow cooker on high for four hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
The day I made these I needed dinner to be done sooner that later so I did high. And it was still delicious, so I highly recommend that way if needed.
When your slow cooker is done cooking dinner for you, move your roast to a bowl and remove fatty pieces off. On my roast I had about a cup worth of fat.
Shred the remaining meat inside the bowl.
Next, remove any large chunks of meat or fat out of the juice that’s still left in the crockpot.
Pour the juice from the crockpot into a pan that you can simmer in your stovetop. Simmer the liquid to reduce it to half.
This will be your french dip sauce and it will be dang good.
Next, put your shredded meat onto hoagie rolls or french bread slices and top with provolone cheese.
We like cheese, so I did two pieces over each french dip and put in the oven on low broil until the cheese was a little browned. De-licious.
Serve your French Dips with the sauce on the side and have a quiet dinner (everyone will be *quietly* devouring your sandwiches – I promise!)
Wait! If you like the idea of these French Dips, you may also be interested in these recipes below. Simply click on the picture to go to each post.
What is the best cut of meat for French dip?
When it comes to making mouthwatering Crockpot French Dip sandwiches, using chuck roast is a game-changer.
Chuck roast, a cut from the shoulder of the cow, offers a perfect combination of tenderness and flavor.
Its marbling and connective tissues break down during the slow cooking process, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s ideal for French Dip sandwiches.
What is a good side dish with French dip sandwiches?
I make these cheesy potatoes
What is the difference between a French dip and a cheesesteak?
When it comes to indulging in hearty sandwiches, it’s important to understand the difference between a French dip and a cheesesteak. While both are delicious options, they offer unique flavors and culinary experiences.
A French dip sandwich is typically made with thinly sliced or shredded and roasted beef, served on a soft roll.
What sets it apart is the accompanying au jus gravy. This savory liquid, made from the meat’s drippings, provides a delightful dip for the sandwich.
The au jus sauce enhances the flavor of the tender beef, adding a rich and succulent element to each bite.
On the other hand, a cheesesteak sandwich is a beloved classic from Philadelphia.
It features thinly sliced beefsteak, usually ribeye, cooked on a griddle with onions and topped with melted cheese.
In summary, the French dip stands out for its luscious au jus gravy, perfect for dipping, while the cheesesteak shines with its melding of tender beef, sautéed onions, and gooey cheese. (YUM!)
What are French dips dipped in?
There are so many variations of au jus sauce that people make to dip their French Dips in. I love the easy and simple au jus sauce that this recipe makes, it really is fabulous.
Some people will also just use a beef broth, and sometimes season it with garlic, oregano, black pepper, or whatever!
More great Crock Pot Recipes:
Crockpot Ravioli Dinner – Delicious and easy!
Crock Pot Beef Stew – Hearty and so simple!
Slow Cooker Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta – Add the uncooked pasta to the Crock Pot!
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles – Hearty and filling (especially amazing over mashed potatoes!)
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork – Cooks all day and the easiest dinner for the busiest nights!
Maid Rite Loose Meat Sandwiches – YUM!
Crock Pot Lasagna – WOW! Set and forget for this favorite American dish!
Crockpot Baked Ziti – All you need is a chilly day and this!
Buffalo Chicken Crock Pot Sandwiches – This my friends, is ‘Merica in a Crock Pot!
Chicken Taco Meat – The easiest dinner ever! Use this delicious meat for tacos, salads, quesadillas … the options are endless!
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches – YUM!
Crockpot Enchilada Soup – Full of flavor!!
French Dip Crock Pot Dinner Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pound chuck roast
- 2 T vegetable oil
- 2 cans Campbell's French Onion Soup
- 1 can Beef Consomme Soup
- 8 hoagie rolls
- 8-16 slices provolone (depending on if you want one or two pieces of cheese on each sandwich
Instructions
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Brown Chuck Roast in a pan with vegetable oil
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Add soups and chuck roast to a 6 quart Crock Pot
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Slow cook on high for four hours or on low for 8-10 hours
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When slow cooker is done, move your roast to a bowl and remove fatty pieces off
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Remove any large chunks of meat or fat out of the juice that's still left in the crockpot
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Pour the juice from the crockpot into a pan that you can simmer in your stovetop
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Simmer au jus juice to reduce it to half (This will be your french dip sauce and it will be dang good.)
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Put your shredded meat onto hoagie rolls or french bread slices and top with provolone cheese
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Put sandwiches in the oven on low broil until the cheese is as browned as you like it
What kind of soups? How much? Did I miss it?
Hi Lisa, the recipe slipped out of the post – THAT’s a First! So sorry, it’s updated now. Thank you for bringing that to my attention!
I read through the entire article, waited for all the ads to come up and you DIDN”T put what kind of soup you used. Purposely? To get my email address? ANNOYING.
Hi Laurie, No that was not the intention, I am so sorry. The recipe slipped out of the post – It’s updated. Thank you for bringing that to my attention!
This sounds amazing but I don’t see the actual recipe or list of which soups you used? Help!!!
Hi Holly, I am SO sorry – the recipe slipped out of the post – THAT’s a First! So Sorry it’s updated. Thank you for bringing that to my attention!
Thank you so much! Adding it to next week’s menu!
Hi Kate, We just cooked your recipe in the crock pot last night and had it for lunch today. It was AWESOME! One of the best French Dip sandwiches we have had and so very quick & simple. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks for sharing this recipe. My family loved it. Very tasty and so easy. I will definitely be making it again.
Do you use a frozen roast or thawed?
Hi Angie! Thawed.
Kate
Delicious! It was a big hit and is definitely a keeper. The only thing it’s missing is a good horseradish mayo slathered on both sides of the bread.
GREAT idea Alex!
I am making this for dinner as i type this. Am i supposed to add a can of water for each can of soup??
How do you keep your roast from being tough? The last roast I cooked in the crock pot I cooked on low for 10 hours and It was terribly tough, I also browned It before putting It int he crockpot.
Make sure there’s enough liquid in the crockpot to cover halfway up the roast. Skip browning step, use defrosted chuck roast (shoulder) and cook on high for 8 hours. So tender that way.
Glad you liked these too – we love them!
Kate
Don’t add water. Also if just doing a lot roast instead of water do a stick of butter. (I don’t pan sear mine most of the time) and it just falls apart every time
never been a fan of onion soup and onion dip sandwiches but I gave this a try and now I know what I’ve been missing for all these years I really really like it my son will refuse to eat onions at most they were cooked of course these onions are cooked and he loved it
This recipe was a hit for my family! Even for the ones that don’t like onions. Thanks for sharing.
This is my Go To sammich meal! My family LOVES these sandwiches. SO very easy to make and there are never leftovers!
Yay! Me too Amy! Glad you guys like it!
Kate
Hi Amy! So glad that you liked these! We LOVE them, too!
Kate
Made this for dinner tonight. The meat was delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and; when it came to transferring the juice from the crockpot to a sauce pan to reduce for the au jus, it did not turn out as written. In order for it to work as an au jus, you have to separate the fat from the juice with a fat separator; otherwise you’re just coating your sandwich in fat – gross! Once I did that, it was so good!
I don’t get it – I thought the meat came out really bland. I was so surprised with all that salty soup (plus I seasoned the meat when I browned it) that the meat could be so flavorless. It smelled amazing while it was cooked, and the Au jus was salty so it helped o it, but I wouldn’t make this recipe again. Sorry.
This was really good but I found it to be very fatty. First, I removed fat clinging to the meat. Then I spent a great deal of time trying to skim the fat off of the jus. Next time, I plan to cook a day ahead and let the fat hardened on top of the jus. Easy to reheat and serve this way. But otherwise, so delicious!!!
Hi there! Would love to make this recipe tonight – can you send me ingredients and recipe? I am having trouble finding it on the page. Thanks!!!
I would like to try this. However, What soups do you use?
Delicious and turned out exactly like the pictures! I used smoked provolone instead and it was perfect!!
Seriously the best French dip recipe ever!!! Thank you!
One of my families favorite meals! The meat is SO tasty! Plus super easy to prepare. Just a little effort on the front end to prep and then separating the fat from the meat at the end. Allow your Crockpot to do the cooking part! The Dipping Au Jus is simply the BEST. It offers SO much favor. I also Western Rolls to host the finished meat while using 2 thin slices of Smoked Provolone cheese to top it off! Low broil sandwiches for just a few minutes at 450 degrees.
This recipe was great! Tasty and easy! I brushed some melted butter and garlic powder on the bread before adding the meat and cheese and it really pulled it all together. I’ll be keeping this recipe for sure!
I’m a little confused in planning to make this, as the recipe says “cook time 4 hours” but then in the description it says to cook on high for 8 hours? Can you please confirm, do you mean on high for 4 hours or low on 8? Excited to try this, but definitely need to know if I’ve already missed the timeline for making it today (I had planned for the 4 hours, not 8).
Thanks!
Hello,
I can’t seem to find the recipe?
Same – I would love to make this, but I can’t find which soups to use…
I have made this recipe once before and it was wonderful! Wish I saved it so I could make it again. Can someone post in the comments the recipe?
NM. Recipe is right be the comments/reviews. 🙂
This recipe was amazing! My mom is big on French dips and said it was the best one she’s had in a very long time. Unfortunately my dad is super sensitive to onion, do you have any soup recommendations to replace the French onion?
I made this and it was amazing! I cooked the beef on low for 9.5 hours. Someone in the comments said the beef wasn’t flavorful, so after I shredded the beef I added a bit of the au jus to the beef (especially the onion bits) to make it more moist and flavorful. The beef was so delicious and tender! My store was out of beef consommé, so I subbed 10 oz of beef broth and a few teaspoons of Better than Boullion beef base. Broiling the cheese put it over the top! Such a great recipe and pretty easy too!
Where is the ingredient list????