Welcome to my Slow Cookin’ Summer series where I’ll be sharing 12 weeks of easy recipes for a slow cooker! Make sure you subscribe to It’s a Keeper so you don’t miss a single one! Just click here and I will email you as soon as a new recipe is posted.
Let’s keep the Slow Cookin’ Summer Series going with this recipe from Crystal from Simply Playful Fare. Here’s her recipe:
Summer may arguably be the best season of the year. The weather is warm and the days are long. The season is full of parties, summer BBQs, and get-togethers. As people strive to soak up all they can of the “sweet days of summer,” it’s no surprise that many search for more efficient ways to cook.
While it doesn’t seem like the time of year to pull out your slow-cooker, a crock pot can actually provide the perfect meal without substantially heating up your home. It also provides the set-and-forget meal that you are looking for during this busy, yet fun time of year. You can prep your crock pot the night before, turn it on in the morning, spend the day at the lake, and come home to a delicious meal.
Crock pots are not just for soups and stews. Branch out and create sandwiches, desserts, appetizers, and more, with your crock pot. These Summer Crock Pot French Dip sandwiches not only provide big flavor, but also freedom from the kitchen!
Summer Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches
Part of It’s a Keeper’s Slow Cookin’ Summer Series
Ingredients
Makes about 6 servings
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast
- 1 quart beef stock
- 15 cloves of garlic (about 1 head)
- 2 tablespoons of beef bouillon concentrate (such as better than bouillon)
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
- 5 bay leaves
- 6 poor boy rolls
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- Garlic salt
Directions
- Peel the cloves of garlic, but leave them whole.
- Poke 10 holes in the roast, and stuff the garlic into the holes. Add the extra 5 cloves to the crock pot.
- Place the roast and all remaining ingredients into the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
- Remove the roast from the crock pot and allow to cool slightly.
- While the roast cools, strain the broth and add it to a small sauce pan, and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Boil the liquid for 10 minutes to allow it to reduce. This will be the Au jus for the sandwiches.
- While the liquid is boiling, shred the roast either by hand or with forks.
- Slice the rolls open, butter and salt them with garlic salt, and toast them slightly under a broiler.
- Add the shredded beef to the rolls and top with Swiss cheese.
- Return to broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with the Au jus.
After trying these Summer Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches, you’ll have a tough time going back to a traditional French dip. When the weather gets hot, do you use your crock pot? If so, what do you cook with it? Let us know in the comments section.
Find more easy-to-make recipes from Crystal at Simply Playful Fare.
Thanks so much for sharing your great recipe, Crystal! If you like this recipe, please pin it or share it! And, of course make sure you subscribe to It’s a Keeper so you don’t miss a single one!
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I am loving your slow cooker series – so many tasty recipe ideas and this one just topped the list!
Ok..now my tummy is GROWLING just reading all of these recipes! We LOVE French Dips! Definitely going to give some of these a try! YUM!
I love using my crockpot and this recipe looks amazing. I will be using this recipe very soon. Thank you for sharing.
I need to get a crock pot! It seems to be such an easy way to cook and have delicious food!
Oh, it’s definitely a must have!
This looks really good. I love that it’s something I can make at home.
THanks, Crystal!
Yum! Thanks Crystal – this looks delcious!
If my husband saw this, he would beg me to make these sandwiches for dinner. Hmmm . . . I guess it could be a win-win =)
It sure would be a win-win! 🙂
Would you believe I’ve never had a french dip sandwich? I think I’ll definitely start with this recipe! It looks amazing!
Never? You don’t know what you’re missing! 🙂
This looks so yummy!!I love using my Crock-Pot Slow Cooker in the summer since it doesn’t warm up the house.
Can you believe, I have never had a french dip before.
French Dips are one of my favorite meals. 🙂
I have to try this! And, I’m pinning it to my Simple Dinners Slow Cooker recipe board.
Thanks Barb! I hope you like it!
Yum! This looks amazing. I love french dip.
Thanks Rach! 🙂 I love French Dips too.
Yum, that looks so good! That is going on my must try list! Yummy! 🙂
They do look incredible! I can’t wait to try Crystal’s recipe!
This looks super delish. My hubby loves french dip sammys!
You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
My mouth is watering! I’m a sucker for French Dips, but since it’s too hot to cook, the crock pot is perfect. Definitely trying these out soon!
I love using the slow cooker in the summer! It’s so convenient!
I have only had French dip sandwiches in restaurants. This is a easy recipe. Yay! Great job.
THanks! I can’t take the credit, though! This one is all Crystal!
YUMMO!! Those look delicious, I’m pinning it so I can have it for dinner this week!
Thanks so much Heidi!!
I love making these sandwiches!! The slow cooker is one of my favorite appliances in the kitchen. Easy to make meals in.
I agree, Charity! It’s perfect to use during the hot summer months!
This is a great idea.. we like using the crock pot and always looking for something new to try.
Glad you found it useful! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂
Thank you so much, Christina, for letting me share this recipe on It’s a Keeper!
Thank YOU so much! This recipe looks incredible! I can’t wait to try it! 🙂