ONION BEEF AU JUS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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., Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until meat is tender., 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 butter. Place on a baking sheet., Broil bread 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Top with beef and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.