French Onion Beef Au Jus

• 3 -4 lbs beef roast, boneless rump, tip, bottom round, boneless beef brisket
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon browning sauce (optional)
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup strong black coffee
• 2 sweet yellow onions
• 1/4 cup butter
• 8 French rolls or 1 loaf French bread
• 2 cups swiss cheese, grated

1. Slice onions in 1/4 inch slices, lightly brown onion slices in butter.
2. Combine soy sauce, onion soup mix, garlic, onions, coffee, and 4 cups water.
3. Place roast in 4-quart casserole or Dutch oven. Add soy sauce mixture and onions. Cover tightly and bake 2 1/2 hours in a 325 degree F oven or until beef is tender.
4. Remove roast and allow to rest 20 minutes before carving; keep broth hot.
5. Slice roast thinly across grain; return slices to liquid.
6. Slice french rolls lengthwise, butter and toast bread in 375 degree oven.
7. To serve, place hot beef slices, and onions on top of bread, sprinkle with grated cheese and broil until cheese is melted. Serve open-face with meat juices poured over each sandwich or closed with a bowl of broth like French Dip Sandwich.
8. Slow Cooker Directions: Place onions in 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 quart slow cooker and top with beef roast. Combine soy sauce, garlic, onion soup mix and 3 cups of water: omit butter. Pour over roast and cook on high for 5 hours or low for 8 hours. Finish preparation as above.

beef roast, soy sauce, garlic, browning sauce, onion soup, water, black coffee, sweet yellow onions, butter, rolls, swiss cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/french-onion-beef-au-jus-381929 (may not work)