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French Dip with Au Jus Freezer Meal Recipe
Our French Dip is a labor of love, slow-cooked to perfection and now available for you to enjoy whenever you please with a mouthwatering Au Jus dip. Whether you're a mom, dad, or a culinary explorer this recipe is your culinary lifesaver.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups broth of preference
For Serving
  • 4-6 ciabatta rolls
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add all ingredients, except for serving, to labeled gallon freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months. 
Slow Cooker Directons:
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Dump contents of gallon freezer bag into slow cooker.
  • Cook on low 8-10 hours.
  • Remove beef, shred and serve on ciabatta rolls with Au Jus sauce on the side for dipping. (Au Jus sauce is the liquid beef cooked in leftover in the slow cooker after cooking.)
  • Serve and enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, add 1/2 cup water.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 60 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release followed by a quick release. 
  3. Remove beef, shred and serve on ciabatta rolls with Au Jus sauce on the side for dipping. (Au Jus sauce is the liquid beef cooked in leftover in the slow cooker after cooking.)
  4. Serve and enjoy!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • Use gluten-free broth and buns.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
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