Sunday Cooking - Crock Pot French Dip Sandwich

This recipe is quick and simple to make. It has many alternatives and you can easily adapt it to fit you or your family's needs. You can also substitute with cheaper cuts of meat since it is going in the crock pot.

What you'll need:

Thinly slices Steak or Beef (We used Fondue Beef, anything sliced thin is fine. Or a large steak or cut of beef would work well if you choose to slice it yourself.)

2 Cans of Onion Soup (If you prefer a more Beefy taste you can replace one can with Beef Broth or Consumme).

Mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese (any melting cheese)

Bread or Baguette (We used a bread from the bakery sliced to the size we wanted - keep in mind the beef will not be thick so you want a good meat to bread portion)

Butter

Step one:

Add the cans to the crock pot (you may need more liquid depending on how much meat you use (this will depend on the number of people you feed). Add the meat and let cook on low for two hours. (You may need longer if your cut of meat is thicker. Meat can take up to 6 hours in the crock pot, keep this in mind.)

Once the meat is done to your liking. Butter both sides of the bread and place on a cookie sheet. Keep in mind you need two slices per sandwich. Bake in a 350 degree oven, until golden (we are looking for the same effect you would get on a grilled cheese). Once the under side (touching the baking sheet) is golden, remove from oven and top half the bread with meat.

Top with cheese (optional). Set the oven to broil and place back into the oven until the cheese is melted (less than one minute). Top the sandwiches and serve.

Au jus problems:

You will notice that the Au jus is cloudy with beef particles. This is normal and will happen. You have a few options. You can serve the juice as it is. This is the easiest way and it doesn't change the taste at all, it just doesn't look as pretty. You can also strain the juice, using a fine strainer or cheese cloth. Or you can create a new Au jus by bringing the liquids you used with the meat to a boil in a sauce pan.