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!

side view of a hand dipping a crockpot french dip sandwich into a side of au jus.

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“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.

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Crockpot French Dip Sandwich Recipe

4.44 from 193 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 8 hours
Total: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 sandwiches
Author: Becky Hardin
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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
    crockpot being sprayed with cooking spray
  • Place the beef roast into the crockpot.
    5 pounds top or bottom round beef roast
    beef roast being placed in the crockpot
  • Sprinkle the au jus mix and Italian dressing mix onto the beef roast.
    1.4 ounces Italian dressing mix, 2 ounces au jus mix
    dressing mixes poured over beef in a crockpot.
  • Pour the beef broth over the roast.
    32 ounces beef broth
    crockpot french dip in a crockpot with broth over it
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is fork tender.
    roast cooking in the crockpot
  • 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.
    slicing the roast
  • 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
    an assembled crockpot french dip sandwich being wrapped in aluminum foil.
  • Unwrap and enjoy! Use broth as dipping sauce.
    side view of a hand dipping a crockpot french dip sandwich into a side of au jus.

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.
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 789kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 67gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 209mgSodium: 1604mgPotassium: 1118mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 318mgIron: 19mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make French Dip Sandwiches Step by Step

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Get the crockpot ready: Spray the crockpot with nonstick spray

beef roast being placed in the crockpot

Place the meat in the crockpot: Place a 5-pound beef roast into the crockpot.

dressing mixes poured over beef in a 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.

crockpot french dip in a crockpot with broth over it

Add the beef broth: Pour 32 ounces of beef broth over the roast.

roast cooking in the crockpot

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.

slicing the roast

Slice the roast: Slice roast beef into think slices.

an assembled crockpot french dip sandwich being wrapped in aluminum foil.

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.

side view of a hand dipping a crockpot french dip sandwich into a side of au jus.

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.

overhead view of 3 french dip sandwiches on a white oval serving tray with au jus.

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.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Kristen Lean
Kristen Lean
December 15, 2023 6:14 am

Hi,

Everyone in my family liked your “Crockpot Potato Soup Recipe.” Thanks for that!

I will try French dip during Charismas. I hope everyone will love it.

Kristen Lean5 stars

Miranda
Miranda
August 1, 2023 5:53 pm

Hello, I was wondering if this could be adapted to an instant pot?

Samantha Marceau
August 2, 2023 4:36 pm
Reply to  Miranda

We think so! We would pressure cook at 20 minutes per pound!

Jessica Whitworth
Jessica Whitworth
September 13, 2023 4:34 am
Reply to  Miranda

You might end up with tough meat if you use the instapot for this dish, unfortunately. You need aloe and low to break the proteins down. IP works great with a lot of other food!

Sarah
Sarah
July 27, 2023 7:38 am

I’m planning on making this up at the cottage next week. I see the recipe calls for 8 hoagie rolls, so does it make approximately 8 sandwiches? I’m feeding 4 adults + 2 young kids. Thanks!

Samantha Marceau
July 28, 2023 9:17 am
Reply to  Sarah

Yes, it feeds 8!

Jim
Jim
July 25, 2023 11:54 pm

I love this recipe! The au jus is just delicious and the beef is so tender and juicy! Makes some damn tasty sandwiches! Only problem is I can’t find a 5lb roast. I can only find about a 3lb, but the flavor is off the hook!5 stars

Lisa
Lisa
March 21, 2023 8:51 am

Your recipes are always awesome but I would love to see you rejig it with less pre-packaged ingredients. :) I try to stay away from packaged foods as much as possible. That being said, I’m now craving French dip!

Samantha Marceau
March 21, 2023 9:23 am
Reply to  Lisa

Hi Lisa, it just depends on the recipe! Some of our recipes are made-from-scratch and others utilize pre-packaged ingredients so that they are more accessible to a wider audience. We hope you’ll check out some of our other recipes!

Tandra
Tandra
March 5, 2023 10:26 pm

If I use a smaller roast (i.e. 2 1/2-3 lbs), should I use only 1 packet of au jus and 1 packet of Italian dressing mix with 16 oz of beef broth? Or should I just go ahead and use the 2 packets of au jus/2 packets Italian dressing/32 oz beef broth?

Samantha Marceau
March 6, 2023 9:43 am
Reply to  Tandra

You want enough broth to cover the roast, so use your best judgment!

Paige
Paige
April 26, 2022 11:15 am

This is my 5th time making this recipe. It is perfect every single time!!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
May 3, 2022 12:38 pm
Reply to  Paige

Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Paige!

Jim
Jim
February 10, 2022 6:41 am

Insanely easy recipe and delicious! Perfect hearty meal for group parties and I cut the hoagie rolls in half so my guests could eat it with one hand while holding their plates. Highly recommend this one!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 11, 2022 1:26 pm
Reply to  Jim

Thanks for stopping by and sharing with us, Jim!

Matt
Matt
September 9, 2021 8:11 pm

What kind of Au jus mix do you use? Haven’t tried the recipe yet.

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
September 15, 2021 1:20 pm
Reply to  Matt

Any mix works, whatever is in stock at your store!

Michelle
Michelle
June 26, 2020 9:44 pm

What size crockpot do you use?