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Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

Easy Home Cooking
Melt-in-your-mouth chuck roast simmered low and slow with red wine, onions, and garlic, served on toasted garlic butter rolls with melty provolone—these French Dip Sandwiches are the perfect cozy meal for any day of the week!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 590 kcal

Ingredients
  

Beef & Broth:

  • 2.5 lb Chuck Roast
  • Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 1 cup Red Wine
  • 2 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
  • 2 cloves Garlic smashed
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 6 slices Provolone Cheese

For the Rolls:

  • 6 Sandwich Rolls
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Pat roast dry and season. Sear in oil on both sides.
  • Transfer roast to slow cooker.
  • Sauté onions in skillet, add wine, reduce, then pour into cooker.
  • Add broth, garlic, and bay leaf. Cook on low 8 hrs or high 6 hrs.
  • Remove beef, shred. Strain juice for dipping.
  • Broil garlic butter rolls. Top with beef and cheese, broil to melt.
  • See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/slow-cooker-french-dip-sandwiches/

Notes

  • Wine-Free Option: Replace the red wine with more beef broth if preferred.
  • Make-Ahead: Cook and shred beef a day ahead. Reheat gently with broth before assembling.
  • Extra Cheese: Add more provolone or swap for Swiss if you love it extra cheesy!