Slow Cooker French Dip

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Yield
8 servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
12 hours
Total time
12 hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 3-pound boneless beef chuck roast
1 medium onion (sliced)
1 bay leaf
3 whole peppercorns
1 1⁄2 teaspoons crushed rosemary
1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 beef bouillon cube
8 slices Swiss cheese (12 ounces)
2 large French baguettes
Instructions

Place roast in a slow cooker. Top with onion, spices, soy sauce, and bouillon. Add enough water to fully cover roast. Place lid on slow cooker and turn on low for 10 to 12 hours, until meat pulls apart easily. Keep slow cooker on the warm setting to keep broth hot.

Using tongs, take roast out of the slow cooker and shred with a fork, removing fat pieces as you go.

Cut baguettes diagonally into 4 pieces, then cut in half lengthwise. Lay pieces face down on a baking sheet and broil in oven for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly toasted. Flip baguettes over and top with roast and slices of cheese. Broil for another 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Ladle broth from slow cooker into bowls to serve with sandwiches for dipping. 
 

Notes

Per serving: 625 calories, 22 grams fat (12 grams saturated fat), 191 milligrams cholesterol, 1,142 milligrams sodium, 34 grams total carbohydrates, 1.5 grams fiber, 68 grams protein.