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Rich and Flavorful Beef Au Jus Recipe Made With or Without Drippings and in Just 15 Minutes

This recipe shows you how to make a rich and flavorful beef au jus in just 15 minutes, with or without beef drippings. It's a simple yet impressive sauce that can elevate your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2.25 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Au Jus
  • 2.5 cups beef broth divided
  • 1/4 cup butter or beef drippings
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar or dry red wine use more beef broth for an alcohol-free version
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • glass container

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter or beef drippings in a saucepan over medium-high heat. If you used a roasting pan to cook your meat that can be heated over the stovetop, you could prepare this au jus recipe directly in the pan and save on washing up. If doing so, use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
  2. Add the flour, whisking well to ensure there are no lumps.
  3. Add the red wine vinegar or red wine, continuing to whisk for two minutes. During this time, the color will change, and the roux will thicken.
  4. Pour in half the beef broth, whisking constantly. Once it's well incorporated and beginning to thicken, add the remaining broth and the Worcestershire sauce, whisking well.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for five minutes. During this time, the beef au jus will thicken further.
  6. Season to taste, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.05gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 161IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Whisk constantly when dealing with a flour roux to avoid lumps. If your beef drippings are very fatty, pour them into a glass and scoop out some of the fat from the top. Adjust consistency by adding more flour for a thicker sauce (mix with a small amount of liquid first to avoid lumps) or reducing flour for a thinner sauce. Optional add-ins include sautéed onions, soy sauce, garlic, Dijon mustard, or fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage.

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