
These French Dip Sandwiches are for the instant pot and crock pot! Super quick to toss together and extremely flavorful. Serve on a soft roll for one delicious dinner.

When I started food blogging way back in the day, I had no idea what french dip sandwiches were. Honestly.
Not realizing that I actually ate them quite frequently during my childhood (and adult life). But, when I was growing up, we simply referred to them as “beef sandwiches” or “Italian beef”.
They were a staple at any type of social gathering in my family and still are to this day.

For our beef sandwiches, I like to cook the beef in the crock pot. But, I have also made it in my instant pot (pressure cooker). Both ways are easy and taste amazing.
Ingredients:
- Beef chuck roast: Need an alternative? See here.
- Beef broth: If you want to watch your salt intake, check out the recipe card for an unsalted version.
- Minced garlic & onion: Yes, you can use fresh versions of both instead.
- Dried spices: Salt , pepper, oregano, paprika, basil, & red pepper flakes
How To Make: Place it all into the pot and cook. (easy!) This is the same for the crock pot, as well as, the instant pot. The crock pot will take about 6 hours to cook. The instant pot will take about an hour.
Recipe Notes: If needed, you can cut your chuck roast in 1/2 to fit into the instant pot. Cooking time is the same.
Cooking times may vary, depending on the size/thickness of the roast. Be sure to check the internal temperature before serving. It should be at least 145 degrees.
Serve on buns with the juice on the side or dunk the inside of the buns into the juice before adding your beef to the sandwich.
Topping ideas: Mozzarella cheese, red sauce (spaghetti sauce works well), peppers, onions, or giardiniera.

French Dip Sandwiches

These French Dip Sandwiches are for the instant pot and crock pot! Super quick to toss together and extremely flavorful. Serve on a soft roll for one delicious dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried paprika
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt/pepper
Instructions
FOR CROCK POT:
- Salt/pepper chuck roast and place in pot. Add in remaining ingredients and cover with lid. Cook on low for 6 hours. Remove roast and shred with two forks. Place shredded beef back in the pot with the juices for serving.
FOR INSTANT POT:
- Salt/pepper chuck roast and place in pot. Add in remaining ingredients and cover with lid. Cook on high pressure for 60 minutes. Do a natural release and remove lid. . Remove roast and shred with two forks. Place shredded beef back in the pot with the juices for serving.
- Serve both versions on buns for serving with beef juices and desired toppings.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary, due to size/thickness of the roast. Internal temperature of the beef should be at least 145 degrees.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 368Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 659mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 39g
All information and tools presented and written within this site are intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on ourtableforseven.com should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate
Marie
Thursday 3rd of October 2019
Love that this recipe can be made in a crockpot! Pinned :)
Erin Table for Seven
Thursday 3rd of October 2019
Thanks for the pin Marie!
Anita
Tuesday 1st of October 2019
I was drawn to this post because it is dinner time and it looks delicious.
Erin Table for Seven
Wednesday 2nd of October 2019
Thank you Anita!
Lauren
Tuesday 1st of October 2019
My daughter loves a french dip. Thanks for this. laurensparks.net
frugal hausfrau
Monday 30th of September 2019
You have def made me hungry for French Dips, that's for sure!! Thanks for sharing with us at Fiesta Friday!
Mollie
Erin Table for Seven
Tuesday 1st of October 2019
Thank you Mollie!
Petra
Sunday 29th of September 2019
This looks delicious! I have never done French dip sandwiches but I need to, yum :)