Onion Beef au Jus

Total Time

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

Makes

12 servings

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023
Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with a tasty rich broth for dipping. The seasoned beef makes delicious cold sandwiches too. —Marilyn Brown, West Union, Iowa
Onion Beef au Jus Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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 shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. 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, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over roast.
  2. Bake, covered, until meat is tender, 2-1/2 hours.
  3. Let meat stand for 10 minutes, then thinly slice. Return meat to pan juices. Split bread lengthwise; cut into 3-in. sections. Spread with remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Place on a baking sheet.
  4. Broil bread 4-6 in. from the heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Top with beef and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Broil until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 422 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1179mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.