Crock Pot French Dip Sliders
These French Dip Sliders are everything you want in a comfort food sandwich: tender slow cooked beef, caramelized onions, melty provolone cheese, buttery Hawaiian rolls, and rich au jus for dipping. They are savory, cheesy, incredibly satisfying, and surprisingly easy to make.
The chuck roast slow cooks all day until it becomes perfectly fall-apart tender, soaking up the flavor from beef broth, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and au jus seasoning. Then everything gets piled onto sweet Hawaiian rolls with creamy horseradish mayo and broiled until golden, melty, and bubbling.
Whether you are making these for game day, family dinner, parties, or easy entertaining, these sliders disappear fast. Serve with Crinkle Cut Fries for an amazing meal.
Why You’ll Love These French Dip Sliders
- Easy slow cooker dinner
- Perfect for feeding a crowd
- Tender, flavorful shredded beef
- Cheesy and buttery
- Great for parties and game day
- Simple make-ahead meal
- Restaurant-quality flavor at home
The combination of juicy beef and rich au jus with soft Hawaiian rolls creates the perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. We love Texas Toast French Dip, Slow Cooker French Dip, Instant Pot French Dip, etc. but these sliders are so fun and easy, and tasty!
Ingredients You Need
For the Slow Cooker Beef
- Chuck roast
- Salt and black pepper
- Yellow onions
- Garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- Beef broth
- Au jus seasoning packet
For the Sliders
- Hawaiian rolls
- Horseradish mayo
- Provolone cheese
For Serving
- Au jus drippings from the slow cooker
How to Make French Dip Sliders
Slow Cook the Beef
Cube the chuck roast and season generously with salt and pepper. You can quickly sear the meat in a hot skillet first for even deeper flavor, but this step is optional.
Add the beef to the slow cooker along with sliced onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and au jus seasoning.
Let everything cook low and slow until the beef becomes incredibly tender and easy to shred.
Shred the Beef
Once cooked, shred the beef with forks and remove it from the cooking liquid. The onions become soft and flavorful, almost melting into the beef mixture.
Do not throw away the drippings — that rich au jus is what makes these sliders unforgettable.
Assemble the Sliders
Spread horseradish mayo onto Hawaiian rolls, then layer with provolone cheese, shredded beef, and cooked onions.
Broil the sliders until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Top with the buns and serve warm with bowls of au jus for dipping.
Tips for the Best French Dip Sliders
- Sear the Beef for More Flavor: While optional, browning the chuck roast before slow cooking adds rich depth and extra savory flavor.
- Use Hawaiian Rolls: The slight sweetness of Hawaiian rolls balances the savory beef perfectly.
- Don’t Skip the Horseradish Mayo: It adds creamy tanginess that cuts through the richness of the beef and cheese.
- Toast Carefully: Keep a close eye while broiling. The cheese melts quickly and the rolls can brown fast.
What to Serve with French Dip Sliders
These sliders pair perfectly with:
- Crispy fries
- Potato wedges
- Pasta salad
- Coleslaw
- Roasted vegetables
- Pickles
- Chips
- Caesar salad
They are also great as part of a game day spread.
Variations and Add-Ins
- Add Mushrooms: Slow cook sliced mushrooms with the onions for extra savory flavor.
- Make Them Spicy: Add pepperoncini or sliced jalapeños for heat.
- Use Different Cheese: Swiss, mozzarella, or white cheddar all work well.
- Add Garlic Butter: Brush the tops of the rolls with garlic butter before broiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make French dip sliders ahead of time?
Yes! The beef can be made a day ahead and reheated before assembling the sliders.
What cut of beef works best?
Chuck roast is ideal because it becomes tender and shreddable during slow cooking.
Can I freeze the beef?
Absolutely. Store shredded beef and au jus separately in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover sliders in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
More Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken
- Slow Cooker Easy Swedish Meatballs
- Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken
French Dip Sliders Recipe
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 3 to 4 pound chuck roast cubed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 large onions sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet au jus seasoning
For the Sliders
- Hawaiian rolls
- Horseradish mayo
- Sliced provolone cheese
Instructions
- Season the cubed chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Sear the beef in a hot skillet until browned on all sides for extra flavor.
- Place the beef into the slow cooker.
- Add sliced onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and au jus seasoning.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the beef is fall-apart tender.
- Shred the beef with forks and remove it from the au jus.
- Preheat the oven to broil.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls and spread horseradish mayo on the bottom halves.
- Layer with shredded beef, onions, and provolone cheese.
- Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add the tops of the buns back on.
- Serve warm with au jus drippings for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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