French Beef Dips

French Dip Sandwiches in the Crock Pot

Time: 10 minutes prep + 6-9 hours in the crockpot 
Recipe via: http://jamiecooksitup.net/2010/10/french-dip-sandwiches-in-the-crockpot/

Yield: 8 servings

1  3-4 pound beef roast

1  T olive oil

salt and pepper

2  1 oz packages Lipton Onion Soup mix

4  C hot water

2 beef bullion cubes

8  rolls (something with a good sturdy crust on it)

Provolone, Swiss or Mozzarella Cheese Slices (optional)

softened butter

1. Heat up a large skillet. Add the olive oil to the pan.

2. Sprinkle your roast with salt and pepper and place it in the pan. Let it get nice and seared on each side.

3. Place the roast in your crock pot. Sprinkle the Onion Soup mix over the top. 

4. Let your bullion cubes dissolve in the hot water and then pour it over the roast.

5. Put the lid on your crock and cook on high for 6-8 hours. Take the roast out and shred it 

up with a fork about 1 hour before you are ready to serve. Put the shredded beef back in the crock and let it cook in all those yummy juices for the last hour.  (I don't like my beef shredded so I just slice it thin)

6. Spread just a bit of softened butter on your rolls. Toast them on a griddle. Then add the meat and some cheese if you’d like.

7. Pour the hot juices left in the crock into small bowls for dipping.

Sauce 
via: BestBites.com

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely minced or pressed
2 tablespoons horseradish, more if desired
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

one onion, thinly sliced
soft white rolls or rye bread for serving

Instructions
Prepare sauce by whisking all ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to use.  For best results, make at least a few hours in advance, or up to a couple of days ahead of time.