Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus
A rump roast cooks in beef broth, red wine and herbs, then is sliced thin and served on toasted rolls with the strained cooking liquid as au jus. It is pulled at 190°F for clean slices.
Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus
Course: Main CourseDifficulty: Easy8
servings15
minutes7
hours30
minutesA rump roast cooks in beef broth, red wine and herbs, then is sliced thin and served on toasted rolls with the strained cooking liquid as au jus. It is pulled at 190°F for clean slices.
Ingredients
3 lb beef rump roast, trimmed
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine, or more broth
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, smashed
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 hoagie or sub rolls, split and toasted
8 slices provolone cheese
Directions
- Season the dry roast on all sides with the salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
- Place the sliced onion, garlic and bay leaves in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Set the roast on top and pour in the broth, wine and Worcestershire. The liquid should reach about three quarters of the way up the roast.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours. Keep the lid on for the first 5 hours.
- Flip the roast once at the halfway point.
- From hour 6, check the thickest part with a probe thermometer. For slices that hold together, pull the roast at 190°F.
- Move the roast to a board, cover it with foil and rest it 15 minutes.
- Strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve into a saucepan, skim the fat and keep the jus hot over low heat. Taste it and add salt only if needed.
- Slice the roast thin against the grain and slip the slices into the hot jus for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pile the beef on toasted rolls, top with the provolone, broil 1 to 2 minutes until melted, and serve each sandwich with a cup of jus for dipping.
Notes
- Slice against the grain, because with lean rump the grain is what makes it chewy. The jus keeps the sliced meat from drying out, so store the two together. Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the slices in the jus to 165°F, covered.
Why rump suits French dip
Rump slices cleanly at 190°F, so the sandwiches hold together. The strained jus keeps the lean meat moist and doubles as the dip.
Wine adds depth to the jus.
Swaps and serving
Extra broth can replace the wine. Do not slice with the grain. Serve with extra jus for dipping.
Pickles on the side help cut the richness.
Storing and the grain mistake
Store the slices in the jus so they stay tender.
The mistake is slicing with the grain. On lean rump, that is what makes it chewy, however well it was cooked.
Making the jus
Strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve so the jus is clear. Skim the fat and keep it hot on low heat. If it tastes weak, simmer it for a few minutes to concentrate. Salt only at the end, since the reduction will carry more flavor than you expect.
Pile the beef on the roll and add cheese last, then broil briefly. Serve the jus hot in small cups so every dip is warm and the bread stays crisp.
Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus at a glance
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 8 servings
- Ingredients: 13, led by beef rump roast, low-sodium beef broth, dry red wine, Worcestershire sauce
Tips for Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus
Slice against the grain, because with lean rump the grain is what makes it chewy. The jus keeps the sliced meat from drying out, so store the two together. Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the slices in the jus to 165°F, covered.
Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus FAQ
How long does Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus take?
Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus takes 7 hours 30 minutes of cooking after 15 minutes of prep.
How many people does Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus serve?
This recipe makes 8 servings.
What do I need to make Rump Roast French Dip Sandwiches With Au Jus?
13 ingredients, led by beef rump roast, low-sodium beef broth, dry red wine, Worcestershire sauce. Amounts are in the recipe card above.
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