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Easy Oven Roasted French Dip with Au Jus

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Tender oven-roasted chuck roast with caramelized onions, melty provolone or Swiss cheese, served on toasted hoagie rolls with savory au jus for dipping. A hearty and comforting French dip sandwich made at home.

Ingredients

5 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon kosher salt (for onions)

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (for onions)

½ teaspoon granulated sugar or brown sugar

3 lbs chuck roast, excess fat trimmed

2 tablespoon kosher salt (for beef)

2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper (for beef)

6 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoon butter

4 cups low-sodium beef stock

6 hoagie rolls

12 slices provolone cheese or Swiss

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and add the sliced onions, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and sugar. Cook until onions are caramelized, golden, and soft. Remove and set aside.
  3. Season the chuck roast generously with 2 tablespoons kosher salt and 2 tablespoons black pepper.
  4. In the same pot, sear the roast on all sides until browned.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Return the caramelized onions to the pot, then pour in the beef stock.
  7. Cover tightly with a lid and transfer to the oven. Roast for 3–3½ hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
  8. Remove beef, let rest briefly, then slice thinly against the grain.
  9. Toast the hoagie rolls. Layer beef slices and caramelized onions on each roll, then top with provolone or Swiss cheese. Melt the cheese under the broiler or in the oven.
  10. Serve sandwiches warm with a side of the cooking liquid (au jus) for dipping.

Notes

Slow cooker option: Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.

Caramelizing onions adds depth, but raw onions can be used for a quicker version.

Chuck roast provides the most flavor, but brisket or rump roast also work.

Toast hoagie rolls to prevent them from getting soggy.

Variations: add horseradish sauce, swap cheeses, or use baguettes/ciabatta.

Store beef and au jus in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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