Crockpot French Onion Dip Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 lb chuck roast
• garlic powder (to taste)
• onion powder (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• buttery garlic and herb seasoning (to taste)
• 4 tbsp butter (for searing the roast)
• 1 packet au jus gravy mix
• 1 packet beefy onion soup mix
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cup chicken broth (The transcript also says beef broth may be used.)
• 1 yellow onion (large, thinly sliced)
• 2 tbsp butter (for cooking the onions)
• hoagie or sub rolls (for serving; the description says to toast the buns)
• provolone cheese (for topping the sandwiches)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chuck roast evenly on all sides with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and buttery garlic and herb seasoning.

2. 2

   Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chuck roast and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, until nicely browned. Transfer the roast to the slow cooker.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the au jus gravy mix and beefy onion soup mix over the roast. Add the Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized.

5. 5

   Spoon the cooked onions directly over the roast. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender.

6. 6

   Remove the roast from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and toss it with some of the onions and cooking juices.

7. 7

   Pile the shredded beef and onions onto the hoagie or sub rolls and top with provolone cheese. Toast the buns as described in the recipe presentation; for extra-melty cheese, place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.

8. 8

   Ladle some of the cooking liquid from the slow cooker into small bowls. Serve the sandwiches with the au jus alongside for dipping.

Notes

The transcript says searing the roast and caramelizing the onions are optional if time is limited, but recommends both for better flavor. The transcript also says beef broth may be used instead of chicken broth. The source does not specify the number or size of rolls, the amount of provolone, or exact broiler temperature.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• slow-cooked
• crockpot
• sandwich
• comfort food
• beef
• American
• make-ahead friendly