by KATIE MAXEY, MS, RD, IBCLC

Serves 6

Ingredients: 

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Sprinkle of salt and pepper
• 2 pounds chuck roast
• ½ onion, quartered
• 2 cups beef broth, low sodium
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 12 slices provolone cheese 
• Sandwich bread of your choice (examples: sub rolls, onion rolls, sliced baguette loaf)

Instructions:

1. Add oil to a large pot.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper to each side of the chuck roast. 
3. Add roast to pan and sear each side over high heat. 
4. Place seared roast into a slow cooker and add the quartered onion slices, beef broth and bay leaf. 
5. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. 
6. When the roast is done cooking, remove it from the slow cooker and use a fork to shred it into chunks or pieces. 
7. Use a slotted spoon to pull the onions from the broth. Set onions aside to serve on top of sandwiches, if desired.
8. To assemble the French dip sandwich, layer shredded beef on bread and top with cheese and onions. You can add other toppings, if you’d like! 
9. Serve alongside a side of the slow cooker broth for dipping. 
10. Enjoy! 

For a balanced meal, serve French dip sandwiches with a vegetable and fruit.