FRENCH DIP SANDWICH WITH ONIONS

French Dip Sandwich with Onions image

When I want to impress company, these satisfying sandwiches are my first pick for the menu. I serve them with the cooking juices in individual bowls for easy use. -Florence Robinson, Lenox, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 7h30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 beef rump roast or bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds)
5 cups water
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
1-1/2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional
1 garlic clove, minced
14 French rolls, split
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half; place over onions., In a large bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, soup mix, browning sauce if desired and garlic; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours., Remove roast with a slotted spoon and let stand for 15 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Place on roll bottoms; sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Replace tops. Skim fat from cooking juices; strain and serve as a dipping sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1099mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.