French Dip Sandwich with Onions

“When I want to impress company, these satisfying sandwiches are my first pick for the menu. I serve them with the cooking juices in individual bowls for easy use.” —Florence Robinson, Lenox, Iowa

French Dip Sandwich With Onions FeaturePhoto: Taste of Home
Servings Prep Time Cook Time
14servings 30minutes 7hours + standing
Servings Prep Time
14servings 30minutes
Cook Time
7hours + standing
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cut roast in half; place over onions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, soup mix, browning sauce if desired and garlic; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 7-9 hours.
  3. Remove roast with a slotted spoon and let stand for 15 minutes. Thinly slice meat across the grain. Place on roll bottoms; sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  4. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Replace tops. Skim fat from cooking juices; strain and serve as a dipping sauce if desired.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
1 sandwich: 399 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1099mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fibre), 30g protein