Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions offer a delightful blend of savory flavors and tender textures. This effortless recipe combines succulent beef chuck roast slow-cooked in rich beef broth, accompanied by sweet caramelized onions and garlic, all piled high on crusty French rolls. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, these sandwiches promise to impress with their mouthwatering taste and satisfying aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 crusty French rolls
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onions into thin rings. Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned beef on each side for about 4-5 minutes until browned.
- In the same skillet, add sliced onions with a pinch of salt; cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Place caramelized onions at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add seared beef, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours until tender.
- Remove beef, shred it with forks, then pile onto French rolls topped with extra caramelized onions. Serve warm with dipping broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg