French Dip Sandwiches
Savor the ultimate comfort food with homemade French dip sandwiches! This recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef nestled in a crusty baguette, served alongside rich, savory jus for dipping. Perfect for game days or cozy dinners, these sandwiches are simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck roast generously with black pepper and dried thyme. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the roast on all sides until browned.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and minced garlic until soft and caramelized (about 5-7 minutes).
- Transfer the roast to a slow cooker, add sautéed onions and garlic, and pour in the beef broth. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks and return it to the jus.
- Toast baguette slices under a broiler until golden brown.
- Assemble sandwiches by piling shredded beef onto one half of each toasted baguette. Dip the other half into the broth before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For a twist, substitute beef with pork or mushrooms for a vegetarian option. - Enhance flavors by adding cheese or different seasonings like smoked paprika.