Jul 14 2026

French Dip Recipe

Time8h
Serves4

Slow roasted, thinly sliced beef, hoagie roll, swiss cheese, giardiniera, au jus.

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Ingredients

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Beef

Sandwich

Method

Beef Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Beef

    Rub the beef chuck roast with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Slow Roast the Beef

    Place the seasoned beef in a slow cooker. Add 4 cups of beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and easily shredded.

  3. 3

    Shred the Beef

    Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Shred the beef using two forks.

Au Jus Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Au Jus

    Strain the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into a saucepan to remove any solids. Simmer the liquid over medium heat for about 10 minutes until slightly reduced. This will be used for the au jus.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Place shredded beef inside each roll, top with a slice of Swiss cheese, and spoon in giardiniera.

  2. 6

    Melt the Cheese

    Place the assembled sandwiches under a broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve with Au Jus

    Serve the sandwiches hot with the prepared au jus on the side for dipping.

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