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    French Dips

    Published: Sep 5, 2012 ยท Updated: Aug 29, 2022 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    An improved version for French dips. Even though it's a little bit better for you, it's still full of flavor, complete with extra sauce for dipping

    What are you doing in about 8 hours?

    Not sure... are you going to be eating dinner? wishing dinner was already cooked?

    Well, what you should be doing is eating these French dips.

    So run to the grocery store, pick up some chuck roast, onions, and any other ingredient you don't already have; throw it all in the slow cooker, and get ready for a delicious meal that any meat-lover human being will enjoy.

    Y'all...these are so good.

    These would be great for dinner, a weekend lunch, or a football party.

    French Dips

    An improved version for French dips. Even though it's a little bit better for you, it's still full of flavor, complete with extra sauce for dipping
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 2 yellow onions sliced
    • 1.5 cups beef broth low-sodium/no salt added
    • ยผ cup tamari sauce lower-sodium soy sauce
    • ยผ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2.5 lb chuck roast {mine said chuck tender roast}
    • ยผ teaspoon salt
    • ยผ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 10 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
    • 10 sandwich rolls

    Instructions

    • Cover the bottom of the Crock-Pot with onion slices.
    • Add in beef broth, soy sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic.
    • Put the chuck roast in the Crock-Pot and sprinkle with salt & pepper.
    • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until meat is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
    • Take roast out of Crock-Pot and transfer to a cutting board or large plate. Remove fat and shred roast.
    • Meanwhile, strain the sauce to skim off the fat. Return the sauce back to the Crock-Pot along with the onions.
    • Transfer shredded roast back to Crock-Pot and stir into sauce.
    • Heat oven to broil.
    • Slice rolls in half and toast. Immediately put roast & onions onto bread and top with cheese. Return to oven & broil until cheese has melted.
    • Serve sandwiches with sauce.
    • Keep leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for 1 month.

    Notes

    *Recipe based on this recipe from PreventionRD
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

    Nutrition Facts
    French Dips
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    487
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    23
    g
    35
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    11
    g
    69
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    98
    mg
    33
    %
    Sodium
     
    1113
    mg
    48
    %
    Potassium
     
    610
    mg
    17
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    34
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    36
    g
    72
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    261
    IU
    5
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    2
    mg
    2
    %
    Calcium
     
    295
    mg
    30
    %
    Iron
     
    5
    mg
    28
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Michelle says

      September 13, 2012 at 11:03 am

      Meme,
      This looks amazing! I conveniently have a Chuck Roast in the freezer. I'll try this on the weekend. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can't wait to see what you have for next week's party! Have a wonderful weekend ๐Ÿ™‚
      Michelle

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      • memeinge says

        September 13, 2012 at 11:05 am

        Thanks! It is one of my favorite meals I've made in a really long time. We were all sad when the leftovers were gone...
        Have a great weekend!

        Reply

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