Can I make French Dip in the Crockpot?

For sure! Try our Crockpot French Dip recipe. It's simple and tasty!

Is this a dump-and-go meal?

For the most part! You'll simply dump the meat and sauce ingredients in the Instant Pot and come back in 45-60 minutes. But, you will still need to shred the meat and assemble the sandwiches at the end. This just takes a few minutes.

What should I do with the leftover meat?

If you have meat that you didn't use in the sandwiches, score! Here are some ideas on how to use it: - Freeze it in the sauce and make the same recipe a few weeks down the road. - Serve the meat and sauce over Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes , mashed cauliflower , or polenta. - Make Baked Nachos . Add meat, cheese, and desired toppings over tortilla chips and bake. - Put the meat in wraps. Add sautéed bell peppers and onions. Yum!

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Name: Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium beef broth; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (Gluten-Free Option: Us coconut aminos or gluten-free Tamari soy sauce.); 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme; 1 bay leaf; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 (2-3 lb) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat; Salt and pepper; 6 French steak rolls or ciabatta rolls, sliced open (Gluten-Free Option: gluten-free buns or omit this ingredient); 6 (or more if desired) Provolone cheese slices (Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free cheese slices like Daiya brand or omit this ingredient.)

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Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are piled high with fall-apart, shredded beef and melty Provolone cheese and then dipped in an au jus that you may just want to drink. This easy drop-and-go meal can be made in the Instant Pot OR the Slow Cooker.

Yield: 6 hoagie or ciabatta sandwiches 1x

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 30 minTotal: 40 minutes

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Ingredients

3 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (Gluten-Free Option: Us coconut aminos or gluten-free Tamari soy sauce.)
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1 bay leaf
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 (2-3 lb) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat
Salt and pepper
6 French steak rolls or ciabatta rolls, sliced open (Gluten-Free Option: gluten-free buns or omit this ingredient)
6 (or more if desired) Provolone cheese slices (Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free cheese slices like Daiya brand or omit this ingredient.)

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Instructions

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In the Instant Pot, whisk together the broth, soy sauce, minced onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes.
Cut the meat into 2 × 2-inch pieces, trimming off excess fat as needed. Pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper on all sides. (Freezing instructions begin here.)
Place the beef in the Instant Pot with the sauce.
Lock and seal the lid. Cook at high pressure for 30 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the roast to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return the meat to the pot and stir it into the sauce.
Optional: Position the top oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler. Preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place sliced steak rolls or ciabatta rolls (open side up) on the baking sheet and broil 1-2 minutes until toasted. Remove from oven.
Using a slotted spoon, add a layer of the shredded meat (be sure to drain the liquid first) to the roll. Top with 1 slice of cheese (or more cheese, if desired).
Optional: Place back under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted.
Serve sandwich with the warmed juices from the cooker in small bowls alongside for dipping.

Freeze For Later: Follow steps 1 and 2. Place the sauce and the meat in a gallon-sized freezer bag or round container. Seal and freeze (if using a freezer bag, set it in a bowl or round container with a diameter similar to the Instant Pot so it will fit in the pot when frozen). Place the cheese and bread in separate freezer bags or containers. Seal and freeze alongside the meat.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the bread and cheese. Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté.” Transfer the frozen meat to the pot and cook for 5 minutes to release some liquid. Press “Cancel.” Follow steps 4 through 7. (The frozen meat will cook in the same amount of time as fresh.)

Notes/Tips

Crockpot Version: Here are instructions on how to make French Dip in the Slow Cooker.

Gluten-Free Version: Instead of soy sauce, use coconut aminos or gluten-free Tamari soy sauce. Use gluten-free rolls. Sometimes I just skip the rolls and eat the meat by itself.

Dairy-Free Version: Omit the cheese or use dairy-free cheese slices.

Make French Dip Grilled Cheese: For an extra amazing sandwich, make your sandwich into a grilled cheese using sourdough bread that’s buttered on the outside. Toast in a skillet on both sides. Yum!

Cuisine: American Method: Instant Pot

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