Dinner for 6
French Dip Sandwich
Chuck roast simmers with onions and savory broth, then fills toasted rolls with melted provolone and dipping broth.
$20.17for 4 servings
$5.04 per serving$20.17 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinnersLunchesGame dayBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beef chuck roast or stew beef$6.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $20.97Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $1.55Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 6 | $4.20Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $30.26 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Asian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lb chuck roast
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp cracked pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 onions
- 2 tsp garlic
- 1 french onion soup
- 1 beef consommé
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then sear the chuck roast for 8 minutes.
- Add sliced onions and garlic, and cook for 7 minutes until softened.
- Add the soups, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then cover and simmer for 55 minutes.
- Shred the roast when tender and at least 145 F, then return it to the broth for 3 minutes.
- Butter the hoagie rolls and toast them in a large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Fill the rolls with beef and provolone, cover the skillet for 2 minutes to melt the cheese, and serve with broth.
Swaps
- Beef chuck roast or stew beef for Pork roast, shoulder or loinabout $4.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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