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Slow Cooker Ground Beef French Dip Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

These Slow Cooker Ground Beef French Dip Sandwiches are a warm, comforting meal perfect for any day. Ground beef is cooked with onions, oats, and savory seasonings in a slow cooker for a tender, flavorful filling, topped with melted provolone cheese and served on soft buns. The rich beef broth and onion soup mix create a savory au jus perfect for dipping, making this an easy, crowd-pleasing sandwich recipe.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup quick cooking oatmeal
  • 1 1/3 cups beef broth
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope beefy onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 6 buns (brioche or slider rolls recommended)

Instructions

  1. Cook the beef and onions: In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and thinly sliced onions. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked all the way through, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease to keep the mixture from being too oily.
  2. Combine in the slow cooker: Transfer the cooked beef and onions to your slow cooker. Add the quick cooking oatmeal, beef broth, beefy onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir everything together well to combine all the flavors.
  3. Slow cook the mixture: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the oats to soften, thickening the mixture.
  4. Add cheese to melt: About 15 to 20 minutes before serving, layer the provolone cheese slices on top of the beef mixture in the slow cooker. Replace the lid and let the cheese melt during the final minutes of cooking.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches: Spoon the cheesy beef mixture onto buns or slider rolls. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy with extra beef broth au jus for dipping.

Notes

  • For a thicker filling, use quick cooking oats as they absorb liquid well and help bind the beef mixture.
  • Use brioche or slider buns for the best flavor balance and texture.
  • Feel free to add a side of au jus made from the leftover cooking liquid for dipping your sandwiches.
  • You can customize seasoning by adding your favorite herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra depth.
  • Drain excess grease thoroughly after browning meat to keep the dish from being too greasy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/slow-cooker-ground-beef-french-dip-sandwiches-recipe/