Low-FODMAP Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwich Recipe; Gluten-free, Dairy-free (2024)

Simple. Delicious. Juicy. Beefy.

Low-FODMAP Slow-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches are AWESOME.

My low-FODMAP recipe for French dip beef sandwiches will satisfy even your pickiest eaters. These are perfect for lunch, dinner or your family pot-luck event!

French Dip Sandwiches are one of my favorite restaurant lunches. When my kids were small and we didn’t have an evening babysitter, my husband and I would do a ‘date lunch’ at one of the nice restaurants in town. Instead of a heavy dinner, we would both get a French dip sandwich on a crusty sourdough bun.

I love the moist, tender and flavorful ‘French dip’ beef, with that amazing dip to dunk your bread. Sooo good.

Low-FODMAP French Dip is great on sourdough baguettes (did you know that wheat sourdough bread is often low-FODMAP if it has been proofed overnight?), or with my low-FODMAP Mutigrain Sandwich Bread, for a gluten-free AND low-FODMAP option.

Serve it with a slice of your favorite Swiss, Cheddar or Provolone cheeses if you like!

You may also love my:

• Low-FODMAP Slow-Cooker Meal Recipe Collection
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• Low-FODMAP Braised Beef Ragu with Polenta using slow-cooker
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• Low-FODMAP Steak Kabobs
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Or check out over 450 more low-FODMAP recipes on the blog. IBS-friendly!

Be healthy and happy,

Rachel Pauls, MD

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Although this recipe has not been tested, a single serving should be low-FODMAP based on the ingredients

Serves 6

Prep time: 15minutes

Cook time: 9hours on low or 4-5 hours on high

Total time: 9hours15minutes

Equipment: 5 or 6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

• 1tablespoongarlic infused olive oil
  • Infused oils contain all the flavor and none of the FODMAPs, so you can enjoy these in your recipes!
    • See my low-FODMAP 11 Tips blog and my low-FODMAP grocery shopping blog for tips on these oils!
• One 2 & 1/2 to 3 pound boneless chuck roast,trimmed of excess fat
• 1teaspoonsalt, plus additional to taste
• 1/2teaspoonpepper, plus additional to taste
• 2cupsprepared low-FODMAP beef broth
  • Try my low-FODMAP Happy Soup for an easy option!
• 2tablespoonsWorcestershire sauce (gluten-free, if necessary)
  • 2 tbsp is one low-FODMAP serving
• 1bay leaf
• 1/4teaspoondried thyme
• 6‘hoagie-style’ sourdough rolls or your preferred low-FODMAP, gluten-free bread or buns
  • Note: While sourdough may be low in FODMAPs due to the fermentation process of the wheat, it still may contain gluten
• 6slicesProvolone cheese or your preferred cheese choice (optional)

Directions

• Heat garlic infused oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
• Season roast with salt and pepper and cook until seared, about 3 minutes per side
  • I used a cast iron skillet
• Transfer meat to your slow cooker with the juice from the pan
  • I used a bit of the broth to deglaze my pan
• Add low-FODMAP beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and thyme
• Cover and cook on LOW for 9 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours
  • Slow-cookers vary in their temperature, so adjust as needed
• Taste sauce, and add salt and pepper to taste
• Shred or slice meat in the crock pot and allow to simmer in the sauce for about 15 minutes
• Serve on your bun, with sauce on the side (if desired, strain the broth prior to serving in a small bowl next to your sandwich)
• To toast your bread/cheese (optional):
  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F
  • Slice rolls and place cheese on one side, butter or oil other side, if desired
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, until cheese is nicely melted and edges are toasty

Happy low-FODMAP Dunking!