French Dip Sandwich Recipe

Name: French Dip Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds chuck roast; 1 bottle lager; 12 ounces beef broth; 1 packet onion soup mix combined with 1 cup of water; 1 large onion, diced; 1 Vidalia onion, halved and sliced; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 4 teaspoons butter; 1 loaf Italian bread; 4 slices Swiss cheese; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Place the beef in the crockpot and toss in the diced onion. Pour the lager, beef broth, and onion soup mix over it. Cover crockpot and cook for 8 hours on low (or 4 hours on high)
2
Saute Vidalia onion in olive oil until carmelized. Set aside.
3
When beef is cooked, remove from crockpot and slice thinly across the grain.
4
20 minutes before dinner, heat oven to 350 F. Cut Italian bread into quarters, and slice each quarter. Butter both sides, layer on a slice of swiss cheese. Bake in oven for 8 minutes.
5
Remove bread from oven and open. Add sliced beef and a quarter of the sauteed onions. Ladle the au jus broth over the sandwich.
6
Put additional Au Jus into individual containers for dunking. Make sure you have plenty of napkins.

258

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2.5 pounds chuck roast, 1 bottle lager, 12 ounces beef broth, 1 packet onion soup mix combined with 1 cup of water, and more.

Yes, French Dip Sandwich falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Dip Sandwich

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Variations & substitutions

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