Easiest Slow Cooker French Dip

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Beef brisket - 2 pounds (900 grams)
2. Beef broth - 2 cups (473 ml)
3. Onion - 1 large, chopped (about 1 cup)
4. Garlic - 3-4 cloves, minced
5. French bread or croissants - 8 slices
6. Mushrooms - 1/2 cup, sliced
7. Cheddar cheese - 1 cup, shredded
8. Salt and pepper - to taste

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 8 hours (slow cooker)
• Total: 8 hours 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a slow cooker, combine beef brisket, beef broth, chopped onions, and minced garlic.
2. Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce is flavorful.
3. About an hour before serving, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. Place the French bread or croissants on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy.
5. Remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred into pieces.
6. Add the sliced mushrooms to the sauce in the slow cooker and let them cook for another 10 minutes.
7. Serve the shredded beef with the mushroom sauce on top of the toasted bread, topped with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

• Calories: 500-600 (depending on the amount of beef and cheese used)
• Protein: 35-45 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30-40 grams
• Fat: 25-35 grams (including saturated fat)

Dish Characteristics:

• Slow-cooked, rich, and flavorful beef brisket with a creamy mushroom sauce served on toasted bread with Cheddar cheese.
• A classic American dish that is hearty and satisfying.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was so delicious! The beef was so tender and the sauce was perfect."
2. "I love how easy this recipe is to make in a slow cooker. It's a great dish for a busy day."
3. "The combination of beef, mushroom sauce, and cheese was outstanding."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use a slow cooker that is large enough to hold all the ingredients.
• Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste.
• If you want to make this dish even richer, you can add a splash of cream or heavy cream to the mushroom sauce.