French Dip Sandwiches
French dip sandwiches are a comforting classic, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast piled high on crusty French rolls, topped with melted Swiss cheese. The savory aroma of beef simmering in flavorful broth lures everyone to the table for a meal that’s perfect for game days or cozy family gatherings. Each bite delivers a delightful combination of textures and tastes, especially when dipped in warm au jus.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 6 French rolls
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and slice onions and mince garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned beef chuck roast until browned on all sides.
- Remove the beef and sauté sliced onions until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic towards the end.
- Pour in beef broth along with thyme and bay leaf; scrape browned bits from the pan.
- Return beef to the pot, cover tightly, and slow-cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until fork-tender.
- Shred the beef and pile it onto toasted French rolls topped with sautéed onions and melted Swiss cheese.
- Serve with small bowls of warm broth for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (260g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg