Beef French Dip Sandwiches (Printable Version)
Slow-cooked savory ground beef blended with seasonings and onions, topped with gooey cheese for the coziest sandwich ever.
# Ingredients:
→ Meaty Filling
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1 big yellow onion, sliced thinly
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2 lbs of lean ground beef
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Half a cup of quick oats
→ Flavor Boosters & Liquids
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1 full tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
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1 oz packet of beef onion soup mix
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1⅓ cups of beef stock
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Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon of crushed black pepper
→ Topping & Bread
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Brioche buns or slider rolls (6 pieces)
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6 slices of provolone cheese
# Steps:
01 -
In a big pan on medium heat, toss the beef and onions together, breaking up the meat until it's fully browned and there’s no pink left.
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Pour out any extra fat left in the pan to make sure your sandwiches won't taste too oily.
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Put the beef and onion mixture into the slow cooker, spreading it in an even layer at the base.
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Combine the beef mix with oats, beef stock, seasoning packet, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir it thoroughly until blended.
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Cover with the lid and let it cook on low for around 3-4 hours. This will thicken the mix and bring all the flavors together.
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Right before serving (15-20 min), layer the provolone cheese on top, close the lid, and wait for it to melt.
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Toast your buns lightly while waiting for the cheese to melt. This keeps the bread from getting soggy.
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Scoop a generous amount of the beef and cheese onto the bun's bottom half. Top with the other half and serve with some of the leftover juices for dipping.
# Notes:
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Quick oats soak up extra juice, thickening the mix.
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Keep some of the liquid in a bowl as dipping sauce.
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Stick leftover ones in the freezer for up to 3 months; reheat them using the slow cooker.
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Swap the provolone for Swiss or mozzarella if you’d like a different taste.