FRENCH DIP HOAGIES

3 lbs beef chuck roast

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 can (14.5-oz) lower-sodium beef broth

1 1/2 cups water

1 envelope dry onion soup and dip mix

2 loaves crusty French bread, split

12 slices provolone cheese

Rub the beef with the garlic powder and transfer to a slow cooker.

In a bowl, mix the broth, water, and soup mix, pour around the beef. Place lid on cooker and cook on low 6 hours.

Remove beef from cooker and slice.

Heat oven to 350-degrees. Fill the bread with the beef and cheese then cut each loaf crosswise into 4 pieces. Transfer sandwiches to a baking sheet and bake until the cheese melts.

Meanwhile, skim the fat from the slow cooker drippings. Use the drippings as dipping sauce with the sandwiches. 

Yield: 8 sandwiches

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