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Stout French Onion Soup Beef Sandwiches

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Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

For the beef:

  • 2 tsp 12g kosher salt
  • 1 tsp 2g black pepper
  • 1 tsp 5g garlic powder
  • ½ tsp 2g onion powder
  • ½ tsp 1g smoked paprika
  • 3.5 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 tbs 13g olive oil
  • 12 ounces stout or porter beer

For the onions:

  • 2 lbs 3 large sweet white onions, sliced thinly
  • 3 tbs 42g unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 8 oz porter or stout beer
  • ½ cup 4 oz beef broth

For the sandwiches:

  • 6 French rolls or 12 slider rolls
  • 12 slices provolone cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl stir together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika. Rub the roast on all sides with the spice mixture.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, oven safe, Dutch oven or pot. Sear the meat on all sided. Add 12 ounces of beer, cover and transfer to the oven.
  • Roast until fork tender, turning the meat over once or twice during cooking, about three hours. Once the meat is cooked, shred in the pot, allowing the meat to sit in the braising liquid for at least 10 minutes.
  • While the meat cooks, make the onions. Add the sliced onions and butter to a pot over medium/low heat. Cook until the onions have softened and started to brown, about 20 minutes (do not cook over too-high heat or the onions will burn before they caramelize).
  • Add the beer and the broth, allowing to cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost gone and the onions are a dark brown, about 1 hour.
  • Once the meat and onions are done, preheat the broiler.
  • Lay the rolls on a baking sheet. Fill with meat, top with onions and then add a slice or two of cheese. Place under the broiler until cheese has melted, serve warm.

Notes

These are best made a day ahead of time. Make the meat and onions, store in separate containers in the fridge, and assemble and broil to serve.
To save uneaten sandwiches, wrap in parchment paper, then place in a ziplock bag. Refrigerate for up to three days. Unwrap the sandwiches, place on a baking sheet and place in a 300F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through.