French Dip & Au Jus

 

Past couple of weeks I have been wanting to attempt French Dip sandwiches. I have never done them but thought it couldn't be that hard. Plus, if I screwed it up I would just have a funny story my wife will tell everyone :).

 The Ingredients:

-1 3-4 pound roast (I used both chuck and eye of chuck. Eye of chuck gave more flavor
- 3 large sweet onions, sliced
- 1 envelope of onion soup mix
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 loaf of French bread

- 2 tablespoons of canola oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cups of reduced sodium soy sauce
- 5 cups of water
- Sliced Swiss cheese

 

 

 

Hardware you will need:
- 1 skillet
- 1 large pot to put your roast in
- 2 measuring cups (1 cup & 1/2 cup)

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees
2. Slice all 3 onions in about 1/4 inch slices. Don't worry about being exact but try and be consistent.
3. Next add heat the canola oil in your skillet and add your roast. Brown your roast on all sides. When you have browned it place it in the pot and allow to rest.
4. When you are done with your pot wipe out your skillet and melt your butter. When melted add your onions and cook until brown.
5. When you have browned your onions add all the rest of the ingredients allow to simmer for 2-3 min. 
6. After it has simmered add it all to the pot. Carefully throw it in the oven and allow to cook for about 2-2.5 hours. The longer it cooks the more tender it will be.
7. After it has cooked. Slice and toast your bread. When the bread is toasted add your roast and top it with some Swiss cheese. Pour some Au Jus sauce in a bowl and chow down.
   
   Enjoy!