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Au Jus Recipe

Ready in just 5 minutes, this au jus recipe is perfect for French dips and your favorite cuts of meat.
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cups

ingredients

au jus
  • Drippings from roast beef you can also use 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups juices from roast beef or beef broth/beef stock
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • Optional: sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme
If you are not using drippings
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

instructions

  • Combine drippings (or butter), beef juices (or broth/stock), Worcestershire sauce, and red wine in a saucepan over high heat. Whisk in garlic powder and onion powder, if using. Add fresh herb sprig.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve so the sauce is completely smooth.
  • Serve warm with French dip sandwiches, roast beef, prime rib, chicken, lamb, etc.

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Category: Main Dish