Onion Beef au Jus Recipe

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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. -Marilyn Brown, West Union, Iowa

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Onion Beef au Jus Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 2-1/2 hours + standing

Yield: 12 Servings

20 150 170

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 reduced-sodium 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

Directions

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.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 422 calories, 19 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 114 mg cholesterol, 1,179 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 38 g protein.

Originally published as Onion Beef Au Jus in Taste of Home August/September 2003, p27