Carol'S Onion Beef Au Jus

• 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

1. In a Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown roast on all sides in oil; drain.
2. In a large skillet, saut onions in 2 teaspoons butter until tender.
3. Add water, soy sauce, soup mix, garlic and browning sauce (if desired).
4. Pour over roast.
5. Cover and bake at 325u0b0 for 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
6. Let stand for 10 minutes.
7. Before slicing, return meat to pan juices. Slice bread in half lengthwise.
8. Cut into 3-inch sections.
9. Spread remaining butter over bread.
10. Place on a baking sheet.
11. Broil 4 to 6-inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Top with beef and onions.
12. Sprinkle with cheese.
13. Broil 4 to 6-inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with pan juices.
14. Yield:
15. 12 servings.

rump roast, vegetable oil, sweet onions, butter, water, soy sauce, onion soup, garlic, brown sauce, bread, swiss cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=68221 (may not work)