Kittencal's Crock Pot French Dip Roast Recipe

This recipe creates an incredibly tender and flavorful French Dip Roast in your slow cooker! Using low-sodium soy sauce and beef broth keeps it healthy, while crushed chili flakes add a delicious kick (adjust to your spice preference). Optional onion powder/flakes boost the flavor for onion lovers. Leftover gravy freezes beautifully for future soups or gravies. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a special occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 610 mins
Calories 474 kcal
Protein 83g
Rating 4.8 (22 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kittencal's Crock Pot French Dip Roast

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How to Make Kittencal's Crock Pot French Dip Roast

  1. Trim visible fat from a 3-4 lb beef roast. Use a fork to poke deep holes all over the meat.
  2. Place the beef roast in your slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp onion powder (optional), and 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder).
  4. Pour the mixture over the roast.
  5. Add 1 bay leaf to the slow cooker.
  6. Add enough water to almost cover the roast. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
  8. Reduce to low and cook for 5-7 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  9. After cooking, carefully skim off any accumulated fat from the top.
  10. Remove the roast and reserve the gravy.
  11. Discard the bay leaf.
  12. Shred the meat with two forks or slice thinly.
  13. Serve the shredded/sliced beef on crusty rolls.
  14. Serve the reserved gravy for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

45g

Carbs

6g