Au Jus Recipe
This easy au jus recipe delivers rich, savory flavor whether you use pan drippings or butter. It’s quick to make and perfect for roast beef or sandwiches.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup pan drippings or 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup red wine
- 2 cups beef broth low-sodium for more control
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- kosher salt to taste if needed
If you're not using pan drippings, add:
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Start with the drippings or butter (if making without dripping):
- After roasting your beef, skim off any excess fat from the drippings. A little fat left behind is perfectly fine.
- To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add ¼ cup of the drippings (or use butter if you don’t have drippings)
- Add optional seasonings: If you're not using drippings, go ahead and add rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder to the butter. Let them sauté for a minute or so, just until they’re nice and fragrant.
- Make the roux: Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, so the flour loses that raw taste. You’ll end up with a smooth, golden paste.
- Deglaze with wine: Slowly pour in the red wine while whisking. The mixture will look deep red or purplish at first, this is normal! Let it cook down for about 2 minutes to burn off that alcohol.
- Whisk in the broth: Add half of the beef broth slowly, whisking until smooth. Then add the rest along with the Worcestershire sauce. Keep whisking so it all blends together nicely.
- Simmer and thicken slightly: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it simmer (gentle bubbles) for about 5 minutes, just until it thickens a bit. You're not going for gravy, just a lightly thickened, pourable sauce.
- Season: Taste your au jus and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Pour it into a dish or gravy boat and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 68 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 284 mg | Potassium: 56 mg | Fiber: 0.1 g | Sugar: 0.2 g | Vitamin A: 180 IU | Vitamin C: 0.2 mg | Calcium: 8 mg | Iron: 0.3 mg
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