French Dip Sandwiches
French Dip Sandwiches are full of tender shredded and seasoned beef, piled high on a lightly toasted French roll. Each bite is full of rich, savory flavor when you dip it into warm, flavorful au jus.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 428kcal
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 whole peppercorns
- Crusty French style rolls
Instructions
- Cut 3-4 pounds beef chuck roast into 4 large pieces and add to a slow cooker.
- Add 2 cups beef broth, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 bay leaf and 5 whole peppercorns.
- Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shreds.
- Use a large fork or tongs to remove the meat from the broth and transfer to a platter. Shred with a fork and return the beef and juices to the slow cooker.
- Pour about ½ cup broth into small cups for dipping and serve on Crusty French style rolls.
Notes
Tip: I like to make this a day ahead of time so I can refrigerate it and skim the fat off the top and reheat.
Substitutions:
Top sirloin roast can be used in place of chuck roast.
Low sodium beef broth can be used, as can beef bouillon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1247mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 5mg
