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Father’s Day is almost here; what’s for dinner? Dad would love beef steaks, but they’re rather pricey for a large crowd. Maybe we’ll have these instead:

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

4 pound boneless beef chuck roast

1 10.5-ounce can condensed beef broth

1 10.5-ounce can condensed beef consomme

1 10.5-ounce can condensed French onion soup

1/2 cup red wine (I use Fre Red Blend: great flavor and aroma without alcohol.)

8 French or Italian rolls, split

Mozzarella, provolone or Swiss slices

Fresh ground pepper to taste

Brown roast on all sides in oiled frying pan. Transfer to slow cooker and add soups. Cover and cook on low 8 hours. Remove and shred meat, keeping liquid (au jus) warm in slow cooker. Place open rolls on baking sheet and add shredded beef. Top with cheese and place under oven broiler for just a few minutes until cheese is toasted. Serve sandwiches warm with reserved broth for dipping.