Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this French dip sandwich, featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered to perfection in a rich, savory broth. Each bite is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, enhanced by crusty French rolls that hold up beautifully when dipped. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this recipe promises to create unforgettable moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 sturdy French rolls
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns, crushed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Remove the beef and add onions and garlic to the pot, cooking until onions are translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in 1 cup of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any flavorful bits.
- Return the beef to the pot along with thyme and peppercorns. Add enough beef broth to cover ¾ of the roast.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 3-4 hours or until fork-tender.
- Slice the beef against the grain and serve on toasted French rolls with warm au jus for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg