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French Dip Sandwiches (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

February 3, 2018 By msmart 4 Comments

Jump to RecipeFrench Dip Sandwiches

Just in time for the Super Bowl, something you can sink your teeth into (since JT is taken). These French Dip Sandwiches have been a staple in our house since a friend turned me on to them a few years ago. They take all of five minutes to throw together, and you can keep them warm until it’s time for your family to eat.

If you’re gluten-free, serve these on Udi’s dinner rolls (you’ll find them in the freezer section). Otherwise, regular hoagie or French rolls work great. I’ve also been known to have mine over steamed rice or spaghetti squash with au jus ladled on top.

I wouldn’t complain if a big heap of kale and Brussels sprout salad appeared on the side of my plate. If you’re feeling lazy, serve your French Dips with a side of raw carrot and celery sticks.

French Dip Sandwiches
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French Dip Sandwiches (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

Use my easy recipe for homemade onion seasoning or store bought onion soup mix to season the beef for these sandwiches. 
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Author: Marcia W. Smart

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons onion soup mix
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6-8 sandwich rolls
  • 6-8 provolone cheese slices

Instructions

Slow Cooker Directions:

  • Pat the chuck roast dry and sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. Place the beef in the slow cooker and add the beef stock, onion soup mix and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove meat to a cutting board and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing thin.

Instant Pot Directions:

  • Pat the chuck roast dry and sprinkle each side with salt and pepper. Place the beef in the Instant Pot and add the beef stock, onion soup mix and bay leaf. Lift the beef up to make sure some moisture is under the cut of meat. Close the lid and place the vent to the "sealing" position. Hit "meat/stew" and let cook for 35 minutes for 1.5-2 pounds of meat and increase to 40 minutes for 2.5-3 pounds of meat. Let pressure release naturally. Once the pressure has subsided, remove meat to a cutting board and let it cool for 5 minutes before slicing thin.
  • When ready to serve, slice the rolls open. Place a piece of provolone cheese on one side of the bread and toast both pieces under the broiler until the cheese bubbles, then remove from the oven.
  • Place thinly sliced meat on the bread. Serve the sandwiches with a small bowl of warm au jus on the side.

Filed Under: All Recipes, Dinner, Meat, Slow Cooker, Uncategorised Tagged With: Crockpot, dinner, Easy meal, family dinner, Family meal, French Dip, Instant Pot, meat, Quick and easy meal, Sandwiches, slow cooker

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  1. Ashley

    June 26, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    Marcia, this is a family favorite! it is delicious and a crowd pleaser! For some reason, we are unable to print this recipe. Can you please make it printable? Thanks!

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    • msmart

      June 26, 2020 at 8:07 pm

      Thank you for letting me know! I’ll look into it now!

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    • msmart

      June 26, 2020 at 8:45 pm

      Hi Ashley!

      The print button is there, it’s just small and hard to read (this is an older recipe format that I can’t update now). Look for it right under the photo, and let me know if you don’t see it.

      Marcia

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  2. Claire Harrison

    October 5, 2020 at 2:31 am

    This was a hit at our house! Thanks for giving me a “new” recipe to try!

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