Ingredients:

  • 2-3 pound chuck roast (900g - 1.3kg)
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed French onion soup (305g)
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed beef consommé (305g)
  • 1 cup water (240ml)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 crusty French rolls, split
  • Optional: Provolone cheese slices

Instructions:

  1. Sear the Beef (Optional): If desired, sear the chuck roast in a hot skillet for a deeper flavor. (Adds 5-10 minutes to prep).
  2. Layer Ingredients in Crockpot: Place sliced onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the seared (or unseared) chuck roast. Sprinkle with minced garlic, thyme, and pepper.
  3. Add Liquids: Pour in the French onion soup, beef consommé, and water.
  4. Cook Low and Slow: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  5. Shred the Beef: Remove the beef from the crockpot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker to soak up the juices.
  6. Assemble the Sandwiches: Pile the shredded beef onto the crusty French rolls. Top with optional provolone cheese, if desired.
  7. Serve with Au Jus: Serve the sandwiches with the cooking liquid (au jus) for dipping.