French Dip Sandwiches

 I started working full-time last fall and have been in a constant search for easy(but still tasty) recipes ever since.  I love the idea of using my slow cooker for during the week. Throwing it in in the morning and having it ready when I get home is wonderful, but I'm somewhat anti cream-of-anything soup, so that limits me a lot! 


Well, I've been looking at various recipes for french dip and decided to give it a try.  Now, I'm also not usually a big fan of roast. I know, it's kind of un-American, but I have never been real crazy about it.  Even still, I was willing to give it a try.


It was great!


I spruced the sandwiches up a little, by adding sautéed onions and cheese, and we devoured them.


Easy AND yummy! This will definitely be a regular weeknight favorite for us. 

French Dip Sandwiches


For the beef
1 beef rump roast (mine was about 4 lbs)
2 Tbls beef bouillon granules
2 Tbls dried rosemary
2 Tbls brown sugar
1 pkg dried french onion soup mix
2 Tbls soy sauce
1(12 oz) bottle of beer (you could use wine or beef 
                                    stock as a substitute)
water


Trim excess fat from roast and place in slow cooker.  Sprinkle bouillon, rosemary, sugar, and soup mix over roast. Pour in soy sauce and beer(or beef stock) and add water to just short of covering the beef.
Cook on low 6-8 hours or until beef falls apart.
Reserve juices or "au jus" for dipping.


For Sandiches
French dip beef, shredded
provolone cheese
sautéed onions
French rolls (or any "sturdy" bread that can stand up to the au jus)


Toast rolls if desired and top with beef, onions and cheese. Serve with au jus dip on the side.