Onion Beef Au Jus

1 boneless beef rump roast (4 lbs.)
2 tbsp. canola oil
2 lg. sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 tbsp. butter, softened, divided
5 c. water
1/2 c. soy sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. browning sauce, optional
1 loaf French bread
1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded

1. In a Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, brown roast on all sides in oil; drain.
2. In a large skillet, saute onions in 2 tbsp. butter until tender. Add the water, soy sauce, soup mix, garlic and browning sauce if desired. Pour over roast.
3. Cover and bake at 325 F for 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.
4. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Return meat to pan juices.
5. Slice bread in half lengthwise; cut into 3-inch sections. Spread remaining butter over bread. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Top with beef and onions; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4-6 inches from heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with pan juices.

Cupcakes

Cari gave me this recipe. I didn't write down instructions when I got it from her, but did the usual thing. I used a hand mixer. I lined the muffin pan with cupcake papers. Makes 12 cupcakes.

2/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter, softened
2/3 c. milk
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

1. Cream sugar and butter.
2. Add milk, egg, and vanilla.
3. Add flour and baking powder. Do not over mix.
4. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes.

I didn't have enough powdered sugar for butter cream frosting and so found this recipe. It is fantastic!

Fudge Frosting

1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. light corn syrup
dash of salt
1/2 to 3/4 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla

1. Mix sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, corn syrup, and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Cool for 10-15 minutes.
2. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.