Shockingly Simple French Dip Sandwiches
This recipe is incredibly straightforward, combining tender, slow-cooked beef with savory juices served on toasted bread for dipping. The beef cooks in a flavorful au jus, effortlessly transforming into a melt-in-your-mouth filling for the sandwiches. Perfect for a no-fuss dinner.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 403kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pot roast anywhere from 2 to 4 pounds
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 6-8 mozzarella or provolone slices
- 1 McCormick Au Jus sauce packet found in the gravy mix aisle, I used Western Family brand
- 6-8 Rolls /buns
Instructions
- In crockpot, dissolve Au jus packet in 3 cups of cold water then add the roast (my roast was still partly frozen).
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours (I cooked mine about 8 hours). One hour before you plan to eat, shred the beef then slice the peppers and onions and add to crockpot.
- When you finish, remove the meat and veggies with a slotted spoon.
- Put mozzarella slices on buns and place them under the broiler until the cheese melts and lightly browns.
- Fill the rolls with the meat and veggies, then divide the Au Jus sauce into smaller bowls for dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 14mg