Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2½ lb beef chuck roast
• 4 cup beef broth
• 1 onion
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 4 hoagie rolls
• 6 slice provolone cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Steps

1. Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. If desired, sear the beef in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
3. Slice the onion and mince the garlic. Add them to the slow cooker along with the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
4. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
5. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard the bay leaf. Skim any excess fat from the liquid in the slow cooker; this will be your au jus.
6. Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise. Divide the shredded beef among the rolls and top with provolone cheese.
7. Place the sandwiches under a broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rolls are lightly toasted.
8. Serve the sandwiches with small bowls of the au jus for dipping.