If you're looking for a mouthwatering, comforting, and hassle-free meal, look no further than this slow cooker French Onion Au Jus Sandwich recipe inspired by @denjeneats.
The tender, slow-cooked beef, the melted Gruyère cheese, and the savory French onion au jus enhanced by our Steakhouse-inspired French Cuffs Seasoning create a flavor combination that will leave you with a sandwich that's both indulgent and satisfying.
Whether it's a casual family dinner, a game day gathering, or a comforting weeknight meal, these sandwiches are sure to please.
Here's how to whip up a batch for yourself:
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3-pound beef pot roast
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons of French Cuffs Seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
- Sergio’s Seasoning (to taste)
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- French bread rolls
- Shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions:
Prepare the Beef & Au Jus:- Cut the roast into 4 – 6 evenly-sized pieces.
- Preheat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the roast pieces, searing on all sides.
- Remove seared roast from skillet and add to slow cooker in an even layer.
- Add the onion, French Cuffs seasoning, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Sergio’s Seasoning, red pepper flakes (optional), and bay leaves, then pour in the beef broth.
- Cook on the slow cooker’s high temperature setting for 2 hours, then switch to low temperature and cook for an additional 3 hours. The beef is ready when it shreds easily with a fork.
- Strain the juice from the pot and set aside.
- Remove the bay leaves, then shred the meat to your liking.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Slice the French rolls in half, coat with butter, then lightly toast them under the broiler for a few minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and layer the bottom halves with the shredded beef.
- Place a generous amount of Gruyère cheese on top of the beef, ensuring it covers the meat evenly.
- Return the sandwiches to the broiler and broil for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the sandwiches from the oven and carefully place the top halves of the rolls on each sandwich.
- Pour the prepared au jus into individual dipping bowls or ramekins and serve warm.
- Enjoy!
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Jakub Kapusnak