Beef roast cooked in the crock pot all day falls apart into these perfect french dip sandwiches. Serve with the drippings for a perfect au jus dipping sauce!
I have no idea why I’ve worried my entire life that I would find a french dip sandwich totally gross. Its beef, bread, cheese, and flavored fat drippings. Um, hello?! This is probably the best sandwich I have ever put into my mouth!! And all thanks to my mom’s birthday. I made this for her as a pre-birthday celebration dinner before I moved to Michigan since I would miss her actual birthday by about a week. And it. was. so. good. Seriously. I could eat this sandwich once a week for the rest of forever. And ever.
If I had my actual total way I would use a meat slicer for deliciously meltinyomouth paper thin slices but alas I did not realize my grandfather had a meat slicer 2 houses away until after I’d already hacked at it with a knife. No matter! It was still delicious! And that leftover sauce was just…the best part about this meal. Hands down.
Most recipes I came across called for just plain ol’ water as the au jus base. But do I listen to plain old recipes? NO! So I used beef broth instead and my mom (aka the toughest food critic EVER) said it was the best au jus ever. Beef broth for the win! Seriously though, what could be better than slow cooking a beef roast all day until it’s so tender it falls apart when you touch it, piling the shredded beef high on a toasted roll, piling more cheese on top of the aforementioned piled beef, melting it to a delicious, toasted perfection and then dipping it in its OWN FAT DRIPPINGS! Nothing, y’all. Nothing is better than this sandwich.
I briefly considered making my own rolls for this but I was in a time crunch so I picked up some from the store instead. On clearance I might add. I’m already dying for another one of these sandwiches and praying a beef roast goes on sale at the store asap. Because if I had just one roast that I didn’t have to share with anyone else. I’d be living with french dip au jus high life.
Have you ever tried to make your favorite fancy sandwich at home? Tell me all about your favorite sammie in the comments below!

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef roast
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 8 bakery sub rolls
- 8 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
Instructions
- Place roast in the crock post and sprinkle dried seasonings over the top.
- Pour soy sauce and beef brother over the roast so it washes the seasonings into the basin of the crock pot.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Split rolls and top with cheese slices and toast until cheese is melted.
- Cut beef roast into thin slices with a sharp knife or meat slicer.
- Pile onto your toasted roll and enjoy with a side of hot au jus.
Lou Lou Girls
Sunday 26th of April 2015
This looks so incredible! I'm always so amazed by your talent. Pinned and tweeted. Please join us on Monday at 7 pm and party with us! It is so super fun to see what you have been working on! Lou Lou Girls
Leslie
Tuesday 21st of April 2015
I love french dips! I've never tried to make them myself but reading your directions it doesn't seem too bad. I'm stopping by from Lou Lou's & I hope your having a great day!
Meaghan
Tuesday 21st of April 2015
This was my first attempt at making them too and they're so good! I promise the slow cooker makes it effortless :)
~Meaghan
Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal
Tuesday 21st of April 2015
These look so good Meaghan! I love french dips; can't wait to try your recipe!
Meaghan
Tuesday 21st of April 2015
This is definitely my new favorite! Thanks for stopping by :)
~Meaghan
Kristin Nador
Saturday 18th of April 2015
My mouth is watering! I am definitely going to try this recipe. A French dip is my hubby's favorite sandwich of all time, and I'd love to surprise him with it. Thanks for the inspiration and recipe. :)
Meaghan
Sunday 19th of April 2015
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! I hope he loves it :)
~Meaghan
Brittany
Friday 17th of April 2015
This is one of my families favorite meals! I usually use an onion soup mix but I hate using those things. So many extra ingredients we don't need. Thank you SO much for this recipe! Trying it soon. Pinned!
Meaghan
Saturday 18th of April 2015
Thanks so much for the pin! I had no idea that onion soup mix was a common ingredient in this! But I hate packaged mixes, too. I hope your family loves it as much as mine does!
~Meaghan