Hot Beef Sandwiches Au Jus by Colette

2 ½ lb. beef rump roast

Marinade:

1 pkg. dry onion soup mix

1 tsp. sugar

½ tsp. oregano

1 (10 1/2 oz.) can beef broth

12 oz. can beer

1 Tbsp. garlic

8 crusty French rolls, sliced in half lengthwise

Crockpot Method:  Place beef roast in crockpot; pour marinade over roast. Cook on high for 4 hours (or low 6-8 hours), until meat is very tender. Slice or shred meat; serve on rolls. Serve sandwiches with individual portions of meat juices for dipping. Makes 8 sandwiches.

Oven method: Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place beef roast in 5 quart Dutch oven. In medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients except rolls; pour over roast. Cover; bake at 300 degrees for 4 to 6 hours or until meat is very tender. Slice or shred meat; serve on rolls. Serve sandwiches with individual portions of meat juices for dipping. Makes 8 sandwiches.