French Dip Sandwiches

French Dip Sandwiches

Ingredients

·       4 lbs 3 lbs beef chunk roast – trimmed of excess fat

·       1 tablespoon olive oil

·       6 French Rolls

For Slow Cooker:

·       12 slices provolone or pepper jack cheese

·       1/3 cup soy sauce

·       2 (10.5 oz) cans beef consommé

·       ¼ cup dry minced onions

·       1 tablespoon beef bouillon

·       1 teaspoon garlic powder

·       ½ teaspoon onion powder

·       ½ teaspoon dried oregano

·       ½ teaspoon salt

·       ¼ teaspoon pepper

·       1 bay leaf

Instructions

1.    Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Using two forks or tongs to hold roast, sear on all sides until lightly browned. Add to slow cooker and top with all remaining Slow Cooker ingredients.

2.    Cook on LOW for 4 hours then remove roast to a cutting board. Thinly slice roast across the grain. Place sliced meat back in slow cooker and continue to cook on LOW for 1-2 additional hours.

3.    When ready to serve, remove roast and strain fat from broth for dipping.

4.    Split rolls and line the bottoms on a baking tray. Top each half with beef followed by 2 slices cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F or until cheese is melted. Serve with reserved au jus in small cups.