Carol'S Onion Beef Au Jus - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 boneless beef rump roast (4 lb.)
2 tsp. vegetable oil
2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 tsp. butter or margarine, softened and divided
5 c. water
1/2 c. soy sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. brown sauce (optional)
1 loaf French bread
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown roast on all sides in oil; drain.
In a large skillet, saut onions in 2 teaspoons butter until tender.
Add water, soy sauce, soup mix, garlic and browning sauce (if desired).
Pour over roast.
Cover and bake at 325\u00b0 for 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
Let stand for 10 minutes.
Before slicing, return meat to pan juices. Slice bread in half lengthwise.
Cut into 3-inch sections.
Spread remaining butter over bread.
Place on a baking sheet.
Broil 4 to 6-inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Top with beef and onions.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Broil 4 to 6-inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with pan juices.
Yield:
12 servings.