A french dip sandwich with au jus

French Dip Sandwich

Thinly sliced roast beef on a crusty roll with melted cheese, served with au jus for dipping.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

3 lb beef chuck roast (about 1.4 kg)
2 cup beef broth
1 onion, quartered
4 hoagie rolls
4 provolone or swiss cheese slices
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Season the roast with salt and pepper and place in a slow cooker with onion and broth.
Cook on low 4 hours until tender, then slice thinly.
Strain the cooking liquid for the au jus.
Pile the beef on rolls, top with cheese, and broil to melt.
Serve with warm au jus on the side.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 36g
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 1g

Tips

Strain and skim the jus.
Toast the rolls for structure.

Variations

Add caramelized onions.
Use horseradish sauce.

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