Onion Beef au Jus Recipe

By KeyIngredient

Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in these savory hot sandwiches served with a tasty rich broth for dipping. The seasoned beef makes delicious cold sandwiches, too

Ingredients

• 1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (4 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 envelope onion soup mix
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown roast on all sides in oil; drain. In a large skillet, saute onions in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender. Add the water, soy sauce, soup mix, garlic and browning sauce if desired. Pour over roast. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Return meat to pan juices. Slice bread in half lengthwise; cut into 3-in. sections. Spread remaining butter over bread.
Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Top with beef and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with pan juices. Yield: 12 servings.