French Onion Beef Au Jus

Ingredients

• 3-4 lbs beef roast, boneless rump, tip, bottom round, boneless beef brisket
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce (optional)

• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup strong black coffee
• 2 sweet yellow onions
• 1/4 cup butter
• 8 French rolls or 1 loaf French bread
• 2 cups swiss cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Slice onions in 1/4 inch slices, lightly brown onion slices in butter.

2. 2

   Combine soy sauce, onion soup mix, garlic, onions, coffee, and 4 cups water.

3. 3

   Place roast in 4-quart casserole or Dutch oven. Add soy sauce mixture and onions. Cover tightly and bake 2 1/2 hours in a 325 degree F oven or until beef is tender.

4. 4

   Remove roast and allow to rest 20 minutes before carving; keep broth hot.

5. 5

   Slice roast thinly across grain; return slices to liquid.

6. 6

   Slice french rolls lengthwise, butter and toast bread in 375 degree oven.

7. 7

   To serve, place hot beef slices, and onions on top of bread, sprinkle with grated cheese and broil until cheese is melted. Serve open-face with meat juices poured over each sandwich or closed with a bowl of broth like French Dip Sandwich.

8. 8

   Slow Cooker Directions: Place onions in 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 quart slow cooker and top with beef roast. Combine soy sauce, garlic, onion soup mix and 3 cups of water: omit butter. Pour over roast and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours. Finish preparation as above.