Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 hoagie rolls
• 6 slices provolone cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Method

1. 1

   Pat the chuck roast dry and season all over with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned, about 2 minutes per side.

   8:00 · Sear roast
3. 3

   Place sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker and set the seared roast on top.

4. 4

   Add beef broth, water, soy sauce, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves to the slow cooker.

5. 5

   Cover and cook on low until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily, 8 hours.

   8:00:00 · Slow cook roast
6. 6

   Remove the roast to a cutting board and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks, discarding excess fat.

7. 7

   Strain the cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a saucepan, discarding bay leaves and onion solids, and keep warm over low heat as au jus.

8. 8

   Butter the cut sides of the hoagie rolls and toast under the broiler until golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

   1:00 · Toast rolls
9. 9

   Pile shredded beef onto the toasted rolls, top each with a slice of provolone, and broil until the cheese melts, 1 to 2 minutes.

   1:00 · Melt cheese
10. 10

    Serve the sandwiches with small bowls of warm au jus for dipping.