Kansas Girl's French Dip Sandwiches

Savor the ultimate comfort food with Kansas Girl's French Dip Sandwiches—a slow-cooked masterpiece that transforms tender beef chuck roast into a juicy, flavor-packed filling. Simmered for hours in a savory blend of beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of thyme, the beef melts in your mouth with every bite. Toasted, buttery French rolls are generously filled with the shredded beef and topped with gooey provolone cheese for a perfect balance of textures. Pair these hearty sandwiches with a bowl of rich, aromatic au jus for dipping, and you have a crowd-pleasing meal that's ideal for cozy family dinners or game-day gatherings. Quick to prep and delightfully hands-off thanks to the slow cooker, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules while delivering gourmet results.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 large onion
• 4 units garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 units French rolls
• 8 units provolone cheese slices
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the onion into thin rings. Mince the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 2

In a slow cooker, add beef chuck roast, beef broth, sliced onion, minced garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.

Step 3

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and can be shredded easily with a fork.

Step 4

Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker to soak up the juices.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6

Slice the French rolls in half lengthwise and spread a small amount of butter on the insides of each roll. Place the rolls on a baking sheet with the cut side up, and toast them in the oven for 5 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Step 7

Remove the rolls from the oven, and place a heaping portion of shredded beef on the bottom half of each roll. Top the beef with a slice of provolone cheese.

Step 8

Place the sandwiches (open-faced) back into the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and close each sandwich with the top half of the toasted roll.

Step 10

Strain the remaining liquid in the slow cooker to remove the onion and garlic pieces. Serve the strained broth in small bowls as au jus for dipping.

Step 11

Serve the French dip sandwiches warm, accompanied by the au jus for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3338.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5686.0

Total Fat 362.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 156.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1203.4mg	0%
Sodium 11120.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 361.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2089.1mg	0%
Iron 52.9mg	0%
Potassium 5483.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.5%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 18.5%