Beef French Dip Sandwich with Au Jus ~ French Dip Sandwiches Using Slow Cooker

beef roast

🥗Healthier: turkey roast

💰Cheaper: roast beef deli slices

Turkey is leaner and deli slices are more affordable.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while American cheese is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and chicken broth is usually cheaper.

French bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain is healthier while baguette is often more affordable.

Season both sides of the roast liberally with salt and black pepper.

Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan over medium-high heat and braise the beef on both sides for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms.

Saute sliced onions in a little oil on medium heat until tender and starting to caramelize.

Place the sautéed onions in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Place the beef roast on top of the onions with all the juices.

Add the sliced mushrooms on top.

Mix together the broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, thyme, and onion flakes in a measuring cup and pour over the roast and vegetables.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.

Cooking Techniques

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