I though I would share with you a $5 meal idea using the crockpot and a roast.
My family loves french dip sandwiches and to purchase roast beef from the deli is out of our budget so I found a great recipe that slow cooks a roast to perfection.
It’s full of flavor and so tender it just melts in your mouth.
Not only is the meal simple to prepare but if you can purchase the roast on sale like I did today, for only $2.49 out the door (not per lb.), then you have a the perfect cheap family meal for $5 or less.
French Dip Sandwiches Crockpot Style
Personal Cookbook
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7-9 hours low or 4-5 hours high
Meal Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 large onions
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 3-4 lb. rump roast
- 5 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of soy sauce
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- (optional) 1 clove minced garlic
Meal Preparation Directions:
- Saute 2 large onions, slice 1/4 inch in 1/4 cup of butter until tender then add onions to crockpot
- Add rump roast to crock pot – cut in half if thick
- Mix water, soy sauce, dry soup mix and garlic(optional) and pour over roast
- Cook on low 7- 9 hours
Meal Assembly:
Serves 6-8. Slice meat and put on french rolls. Use juice from roast for dipping sauce. Serve with a handful of potato chips and side salad.
TIP: Add shredded Swiss Cheese and broil before serving if desired.
TIP: Save leftovers for the perfect make ahead freezer lunch meal throughout the week!
I have done a similar recipe before, but without the onions. Since I love onions, I think I’ll try it this way next time. We love French dip sandwiches! And the crockpot is great for roasts like this.
Hi Ellen, I agree the crockpot is the only way I cook a roast.
Happy Holiday’s!