(Less Healthy) French Dip Sandwich

We have half a cow in the freezer, so I am always looking for ways to use beef. Never been a big fan of French Dip Sandwiches, but I thought these were delicious, and they were a big hit with the family! As I went to post this recipe, I remembered that Shell had once posted a French Dip recipe. Not wanting to duplicate, I am calling this recipe "Less Healthy", as hers is called "Healthy". ;)

Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
approx 3 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast
16-oz. beef broth
12 oz. water
1 packet French onion soup mix
6-oz red cooking wine
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
4-6 French rolls (I used sub sandwich rolls)
sliced provolone cheese
DIRECTIONS
1.Trim excess fat off of beef roast and season meat all over with salt and pepper.
2.Pour beef broth, condensed French onion soup, red wine and garlic powder into slow cooker and place beef roast into liquid.
3.Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Slow cookers have different time intervals that you can select, so work with your cooker.
4.Take beef out and rest it, covered with aluminum foil, for about 15 minutes. Slice beef (I just shredded mine) and return to slow cooker on low or very low for 30 minutes.
5.Evenly distribute cheese between rolls, and lightly toast.
6.Divide beef onto rolls and spoon the beef juice* into ramekins or other small bowls and eat everything while it is hot. Serve each sandwich with its own dip.
*Note: If there is excess fat in your au jus, simply pour it from the slow cooker into a large measuring cup and let it stand for about 5 minutes so the fat separates. Skim it off, then pour the juice into serving cups.