Au Jus Recipe
Ready in just 5 minutes, this au jus recipe is perfect for French dips and your favorite cuts of meat.
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.
