By Becky Hardin
Updated Apr 22, 2025
French Dip Sandwich, or French Dip Au Jus, is a delicious and easy way to enjoy crockpot beef! We create a Beef Au Jus sandwich with tender beef, provolone cheese, toasty bread, and of course the dipping sauce. Such a simple crockpot French dip recipe that the entire family will love. This French Dip Sandwich Recipe is a winner!
5-Star Review
“This is my 5th time making this recipe. It is perfect every single time!!” -Paige
Easy Crockpot French Dip Sandwich
French Dip Sandwiches are so good! They definitely hit the spot when we’re craving comfort food. The tender roast beef, the melted cheese, and that amazing au jus. Yum!
This simple recipe is pretty much perfect as is, but for even more flavor, you could add caramelized onions or roasted mushrooms to your sandwiches to take them up a notch! Feel free to swap the provolone for mozzarella, or if you live in St. Louis like me, Provel is an awesome option.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 5 pounds top or bottom round beef roast (aka: boneless chuck roast)
- ▢ 2 ounces au jus mix (2 packages)
- ▢ 1.4 ounces Italian dressing mix (2 packages)
- ▢ 32 ounces beef broth (1 Tetra Pak)
- ▢ 8 hoagie buns
- ▢ 8 slices Provolone cheese mozzarella also works
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Instructions
- Spray the crockpot with nonstick spray
- Place the beef roast into the crockpot. 5 pounds top or bottom round beef roast
- Sprinkle the au jus mix and Italian dressing mix onto the beef roast. 1.4 ounces Italian dressing mix, 2 ounces au jus mix
- Pour the beef broth over the roast. 32 ounces beef broth
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is fork tender.
- After cooking, remove the roast and strain broth into a bowl. Broth can be used for French dip sandwiches or for open-faced roast beef sandwiches.
- Slice roast beef in thin slices.
- Place roast beef and provolone on hoagie buns. Wrap sandwiches and warm in oven for 10 minutes at 400°F. 8 hoagie buns, 8 slices Provolone cheese
- Unwrap and enjoy! Use broth as dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- You can use a tougher cut of beef since we are slow cooking it. It will come out tender!
- For a lower-sodium option, skip the au jus packets and swap out the Italian dressing mix for a salt-free Italian seasoning.
- For a lighter au jus, you could swap the beef broth for vegetable broth.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make French Dip Sandwiches Step by Step
Get the crockpot ready : Spray the crockpot with nonstick spray
Place the meat in the crockpot : Place a 5-pound beef roast into the crockpot.
Add the au jus and Italian dressing : Sprinkle 2 ounces of au jus mix and 1.4 ounces of Italian dressing mix over the beef roast.
Add the beef broth : Pour 32 ounces of beef broth over the roast.
Cook the roast: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is fork tender.
Remove roast : After cooking, remove the roast from the crockpot and strain the broth into a bowl to be used for French dip sandwiches or for open-faced roast beef sandwiches.
Slice the roast: Slice roast beef into think slices.
Make a sandwich : Place roast beef and 8 slices of provolone on 8 hoagie buns. Wrap sandwiches and warm in the oven for 10 minutes at 400°F.
Unwrap and serve : Unwrap and enjoy! Use broth as dipping sauce.
How to Store and Reheat
I recommend storing the meat, cheese, au jus, and buns separately until ready to reheat. Store the French dip beef and au jus sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Follow step 8 in the recipe to reheat.
You can freeze the French dip meat and au jus separately in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these delicious French dip sandwiches with crispy homemade French fries or chewy air fryer potato wedges to sop up all of that delicious au jus. Sandwich shop sides like creamy coleslaw and crispy potato chips would be the perfect complement as well.
more crockpot sandwich recipes to try
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches (Leftover Roast Recipe Idea)
Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich
Crockpot BBQ Pork Sandwich (Slow Cooker BBQ Pork)
Slow Cooker Rotel Dip Chicken Sandwiches
Crockpot French Dip Sandwich Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 5 pounds top or bottom round beef roast (aka: boneless chuck roast)
- 2 ounces au jus mix (2 packages)
- 1.4 ounces Italian dressing mix (2 packages)
- 32 ounces beef broth (1 Tetra Pak)
- 8 hoagie buns
- 8 slices Provolone cheese mozzarella also works
Instructions
- Spray the crockpot with nonstick spray
- Place the beef roast into the crockpot. 5 pounds top or bottom round beef roast
- Sprinkle the au jus mix and Italian dressing mix onto the beef roast. 1.4 ounces Italian dressing mix, 2 ounces au jus mix
- Pour the beef broth over the roast. 32 ounces beef broth
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is fork tender.
- After cooking, remove the roast and strain broth into a bowl. Broth can be used for French dip sandwiches or for open-faced roast beef sandwiches.
- Slice roast beef in thin slices.
- Place roast beef and provolone on hoagie buns. Wrap sandwiches and warm in oven for 10 minutes at 400°F. 8 hoagie buns, 8 slices Provolone cheese
- Unwrap and enjoy! Use broth as dipping sauce.
Video
Notes
- You can use a tougher cut of beef since we are slow cooking it. It will come out tender!
- For a lower-sodium option, skip the au jus packets and swap out the Italian dressing mix for a salt-free Italian seasoning.
- For a lighter au jus, you could swap the beef broth for vegetable broth.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
