I don’t often do cooking videos (this is only my second one), but I thought it would be fun to share a favourite recipe for a change from my stamping tutorials.
French Dip sandwiches are one of my favourite meals – both at home and in restaurants. Over the years I have tried many recipes and after lots of tweaks I’ve come up with my own version of “French Dip” that everyone loves! ♥ You can find the recipes for my French Dip, Hoagie Rolls and Oven Fries (along with many other recipes) here:
SLOW COOKER FRENCH DIP RECIPE:
1-1/2 to 2lb beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat (a roast up to 4lbs works for this recipe, and any cut of beef works – I just buy whatever happens to be on sale when I make this).
12 oz beef broth (I use Knorr)
1 package French Onion Soup mix
One can of beer (any kind)
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 bay leaves
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried rosemary
6 cups water
Place all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low 5 to 7 hours.
Use fork to break up the meat.
Serve on hoagie rolls and enjoy!
Notes:
The beer is optional but it makes a huge difference. A darker beer is nicest for this recipe, but I usually use Coors Lite as that is what I generally have in the house.
If you wish, you can switch out the rosemary and use thyme instead.
I like to make homemade hoagie rolls for this recipe and they’re easy to whip up, using a bread machine. See recipe below.
My favourite way to serve the French Dip is on toasted buns with cheese and mushrooms. Slice the hoagie rolls in half and place on baking sheet. Brush each half with butter and add a light sprinkle of garlic powder. Place under broiler just a couple of minutes to brown. Remove from oven and add cheese slices (cheddar, provolone, etc) and place back in oven until melted – just a few seconds will do it!. Place beef on buns and top with sauted mushrooms. Serve the au jus in bowls alongside the sandwiches and enjoy!
If you want a delicious side dish with this French Dip, try my oven wedges! They go along perfectly with these sandwiches! Scroll down for the recipe.