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Crockpot French Dip Recipe

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Tender, juicy beef slow-cooked to perfection, served on toasted hoagie rolls with melty provolone cheese. Perfect for dipping!

  • Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3–4 lbs beef roast
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 1 packaged onion soup mix
  • 2 teaspoon miced garlic
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 6 hoagie rolls
  • 12 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  • Prep the crockpot: Start by placing your beef roast in the crockpot. I like to season the beef with a bit of salt and pepper before adding the rest of the ingredients, just to give it a little extra flavor boost.
  • Add the flavor: Throw in the sliced onions, garlic, onion soup mix, and beef broth. I’ve made the mistake of adding too much broth before, which waters down the flavor, so stick with about 4 cups. If you want a thicker sauce later, we’ll fix that with cornstarch.
  • Set it and forget it: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours. This is when the magic happens—the beef will slow cook until it’s tender enough to shred with just a fork. Pro tip: If you’re short on time, you can cook it on high for 4-5 hours, but I find the slow-and-low method yields the juiciest results.
  • Shred the beef: After 8 hours, the beef should fall apart effortlessly. Use two forks or tongs to shred it into bite-sized pieces. At this point, your kitchen will smell amazing.
  • Toast the rolls: While the beef is finishing up, toast your hoagie rolls. This gives them a little crunch and helps them hold up when dipped in the broth.
  • Broil the cheese: Pile the shredded beef onto the toasted rolls and top with provolone cheese. Pop them under the broiler until the cheese melts and gets bubbly. Keep an eye on them, though—cheese can go from melty to burnt in seconds!
  • Serve with au jus: Pour the leftover broth from the crockpot into small bowls for dipping. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix ¼ cup of cornstarch with ¼ cup of water, stir it into the broth, and cook on high until it thickens.

Notes

Serving ideas: The perfect presentation

For a casual meal, serve these sandwiches on a big platter with individual bowls of au jus for dipping. If you’re feeling fancy, garnish the plate with a sprig of parsley and some crispy potato chips or a light salad on the side. A drizzle of balsamic reduction on the sandwich adds a touch of elegance, and if you’re hosting, offer extra toppings like caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms for guests to customize their own sandwich.

  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hour
  • Category: Dinner

Find it online: https://savoryrecipe.com/crockpot-french-dip-recipe/