French Dip Beef (Printable Version)
Slow-cooked beef chuck on crispy French rolls topped with melted provolone and served with flavorful au jus.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Seasoned Beef
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907 g chuck beef roast
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15 ml olive oil
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Salt and pepper on hand
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1 sliced onion
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3 bay leaves
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3 minced garlic cloves
→ Sauce and Broth
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710 ml beef broth
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60 ml soy sauce
→ Bread and Cheese
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6 baguettes or French rolls
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120 ml butter, melted
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8 provolone slices
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Warm olive oil in a big pan on medium-high. Season roast with salt and pepper. Brown it well all around, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Move the browned beef to your slow cooker. Toss in onion slices, broth, soy sauce, garlic, and bay leaves.
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Put the lid on and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours until beef is falling apart.
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Take the beef out and shred it easily with two forks.
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Set your oven to 175 degrees Celsius. Cut French rolls open, spread the melted butter inside, put them on a tray, and toast for 5 minutes till they’re a little crisp.
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Load shredded beef on top of each toasted roll. Then add a provolone slice on each.
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Pop the sandwiches back in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is gooey.
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Strain out the solids from the slow cooker juices and pour the liquid into small bowls to dunk your sandwich.
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Serve the sandwiches warm with the dipping juice on the side.
# Helpful Tips:
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Browning the beef longer gives a better crust and tastier bites. You can tweak the soy sauce to make the dipping sauce less salty. Good quality beef broth makes a difference. For richer flavor, try adding some Worcestershire sauce if you like.