Craving a meal that’s effortless yet packed with bold flavors? This Slow Cooker French Dip is the perfect hands-off recipe for tender, juicy beef piled onto soft rolls with melty cheese. The magic happens in the slow cooker, where savory herbs and spices create a rich, flavorful jus for the ultimate dipping experience. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together, this crockpot French dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Do you love quick, flavor-packed dinners that are ready with minimal effort? If so, beef dip in the slow cooker is the perfect meal for you!
This crockpot version of a classic dish takes just minutes of prep time and has melt-in-your-mouth tender beef that’s cooked in a rich au jus.
Serve it with Air Fryer Curly Fries or Sauteed Broccolini.
Ingredients
Let’s Talk Ingredients
I usually go with a budget-friendly cut for this recipe: chuck roast, eye of round, rump roast, or picanha (my favorite!) all work beautifully. Use about a teaspoon of salt per pound of meat, and don’t skimp.
Serve it up on hoagie rolls or any sandwich rolls you like. We typically make my bread machine burger bun dough, and shape it into six hoagie-style buns. (The cooking time is the same as in the recipe.) Finish with melted Swiss for that classic French dip vibe. I usually mix horseradish into mayo for a little kick—it pairs perfectly with the beef—but plain mayo works too.
Step by Step
For the full recipe with measurements, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
Serve with warm jus for dipping.
Wendy's Tips & Tricks
- I recommend cooking it long and slow if you want more tender meat. If you would rather have your meat rarer, you can shorten the cooking time. (In my experience, some cuts can be too tough for a sandwich if they aren't cooked long enough.)
- Make sure to let the meat rest for 15 minutes before shredding.
- To make horseradish mayo, mix together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of prepared horseradish, and 1 teaspoon of white vinegar. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days.
More Serving Suggestions
- Slaw - Jalapeno Coleslaw, No Mayo Coleslaw, or Broccoli Slaw Salad are great options.
- Jicama Fries
- Green Beans - Try Ninja Foodi Green Beans, Instant Pot Green Beans, or Green Beans with Bacon.
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Slow Cooker French Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds chuck roast beef eye round roast, rump roast, or picanha roast
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- 3-4 springs fresh thyme
- 4 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- For Serving
- 6 - 8 hoagie rolls
- 12 slices swiss cheese
- Horseradish mayonnaise or mayonnaise optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add the butter. Add the roast and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side, until brown.
- Transfer the meat to your slow cooker.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar and add garlic. Cook for 1 more minute. Transfer the onion to the slow cooker on top of the meat. Add the thyme, broth, and Worcestershire sauce to your slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- Transfer the roast to a cutting board. Strain the jus, reserving the onions for the sandwiches if you like.
- Place the juice in a gravy boat or bowl.
- Let the meat rest for 15 minutes, and then shred.
- Toast your hoagie rolls and spread with mayonaise.
- Divide the meat between the buns and top with the cheese.
- Heat under the broiler for 2 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- Serve with the warm jus.
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