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A small white bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with rich, strained au jus sauce, perfect for dipping the French Dip sandwich, enhancing every bite with deep, savory flavor.

Crockpot French Dip Recipe

This Crockpot French Dip is a fuss-free, flavor-packed sandwich with ultra-tender beef, crispy toasted rolls, and a rich au jus for dipping. Perfect for busy days and effortless meal prep!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 612 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (Crockpot)
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Tongs or forks (for shredding)
  • Butter knife
  • Baking sheet (optional, for toasting rolls)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds rump roast
  • 1 12 fluid ounce can or bottle beer
  • 1 10.5 ounce can condensed French onion soup
  • 1 10.5 ounce can beef broth
  • 9 French bread rolls
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

  • Place the rump roast in the slow cooker.
    A black slow cooker sitting on a white marble cooktop, with a raw 4-pound rump roast placed inside, ready for slow cooking to achieve a tender and flavorful French Dip filling.
  • Pour in the beer, beef broth, and French onion soup.
    A black slow cooker on a white marble cooktop, as a rich blend of beer, beef broth, and French onion soup is poured over the rump roast, filling the pot with deep, savory flavors.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the meat is tender and easily shreds.
    A black slow cooker on a white marble cooktop, now covered and simmering, as the beef slowly cooks for hours, absorbing the aromatic broth and becoming tender.
  • Remove the beef and shred it using two forks. Return it to the slow cooker to soak up more flavor.
  • Slice the French bread rolls and spread butter on each half. Toast them in the oven or a skillet until golden.
    A baking sheet on a white marble cooktop, with halved French bread rolls spread with butter, toasting in the oven until golden brown and crispy, ready to hold the shredded beef.
  • Pile the shredded beef onto the toasted rolls.
  • Strain and serve the cooking liquid as a dipping sauce (au jus).
    A small white bowl on a white marble cooktop, filled with rich, strained au jus sauce, perfect for dipping the French Dip sandwich, enhancing every bite with deep, savory flavor.
  • Enjoy your Crockpot French Dip with a side of Broccoli Cauliflower Salad or Caprese Salad Skewers!