French Dip Sandwiches

These are crazy easy:

1 2.5-3 lb. beef roast (you can use a frozen roast if you want)


2 Tbsp. olive oil


salt and pepper


2 1-ounce packages dry onion soup mix


2 c. water


2 cans beef broth


6-8 large buns (or more…6 would be VERY generous servings!)


Swiss, provolone, or mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and rub roast with salt and pepper.

When very hot, carefully place roast in pan and sear on all sides. You’re not cooking the meat, you’re just browning it quickly on all sides to add flavor and seal in the juices

Place in crockpot and sprinkle with onions soup mix. Pour water and beef broth over roast.

Place in crockpot and sprinkle with onions soup mix. Pour water and beef broth over roast.

Place meat in crusty rolls. Top with cheese and broil open-faced in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes, until bread is golden and cheese is melty. And don’t even think about walking away–things can go from lightly-toasted to on fire within a matter of seconds when you’re using your broiler.

Ladle juices into small cups for dipping and enjoy!

REEZER DIRECTIONS:

Prepare roast through the searing step; after meat has cooled, place in a plastic freezer-safe container (think Gladware), cover with onion soup mix and boullion, and freeze. When ready to cook, pop it straight into the crockpot (frozen), add 2 cups of water, and set to high until warm or, even better, simmering. Turn to low; cook for a total of 8-10 hours.

 I've started taking one day and making about 6 meals....well, actually, I make 3 but since there are only 2 of us it makes 6...and FREEZING them.

Best decision ever.