Delicious 6-hour slow-cooker Ground Beef French Dip Sandwiches, here to guarantee mouthwatering juiciness!
Slow Cooker Ground Beef French Dip Sandwiches: A Weeknight Flavour-Packed Meal
Slow Cooker Ground Beef French Dip Sandwiches are a convenient and flavourful dish that can be easily prepared, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights. This recipe, shared by Chelsea from Chelsea's Messy Apron, offers maximum flavour with minimal effort.
The main ingredients include 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper, 2 cloves garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, beef broth, hoagie rolls, and provolone cheese. For those seeking a change, swapping provolone cheese for Swiss cheese or pepper jack can add different flavors to the sandwiches.
To begin, brown the beef in a skillet, drain off the excess fat, and transfer it to a slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the slow cooker. Season with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the beef broth, cover, and slow cook for 6-8 hours.
While the beef mixture is cooking, you can prepare the au jus. This savory gravy can be warmed in ramekins before serving for dipping or warmed separately in a small saucepan when reheating leftovers. The au jus keeps beautifully in the fridge for 3 days. For a thicker au jus, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the slow cooker juices, then cook on high for 15 minutes until thickened.
Once the beef mixture is cooked, it can be strained and saved for dipping. The beef mixture can be reheated in a skillet over medium heat or microwaved for convenience.
To assemble the sandwiches, start by toasting the hoagie rolls. Pile the cooked beef mixture onto the toasted rolls, top with provolone cheese, and broil until the cheese is melted.
For a lighter option, a garden salad with tangy vinaigrette can be served alongside. For a perfect salty crunch, serving the sandwiches with crispy steak fries is recommended.
Mushrooms can be added to the slow cooker for extra savory goodness, and for spice lovers, sliced jalapenos can be added to the slow cooker as well.
Leftover beef mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Thawing the frozen beef mixture overnight in the fridge is recommended before reheating.
Slow Cooker Ground Beef French Dip Sandwiches are a crowd pleaser and the leftovers taste even better the next day. This dish is sure to become a favourite in your household. Enjoy!
