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Au jus in a small dip bowl next to a French Dip sandwich on a plate.

Au Jus Recipe (Made With or Without Drippings)

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This rich au jus sauce recipe is so simple and so flavorful. Since it's made with or without beef drippings, you can have any entrée au jus without needing to cook a large meal.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 8 servings

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • serving container

Ingredients

For Jus From Drippings

  • 4 tablespoons beef drippings
  • 4 tablespoons red wine (or low-sodium beef broth)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt (to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

For Jus Without Drippings

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons red wine (or low-sodium beef broth)
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)

Instructions

For Jus from Drippings

  • Place medium saucepan on stovetop over high heat. When saucepan is warm, add 4 tablespoons beef drippings, 4 tablespoons red wine, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.
  • Whisk ingredients together until incorporated, then bring mixture to boil. Once mixture begins to boil, reduce heat under saucepan to medium-low. Simmer mixture 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, taste mixture and add salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. When satisfied with flavor, transfer jus into serving container. Note: if your drippings contained any remnants from the beef, strain the jus through a fine mesh sieve first, so you're left with a smooth liquid.
  • Serve warm with prime rib, French dip sandwiches, roast beef, or other meal as desired.

For Jus without Drippings

  • Place medium saucepan on stovetop over high heat. When saucepan is warm, add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons red wine, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Whisk ingredients together until incorporated, then bring mixture to boil. Once mixture begins to boil, reduce heat under saucepan to medium-low. Simmer mixture 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, taste mixture and add ½ teaspoon salt, onion powder, and/or garlic as desired. When satisfied with flavor, transfer au jus into serving container.
  • Serve warm with prime rib, French dip sandwiches, roast beef, or other meal as desired.

Recipe Notes

  • Red Wine: Use a medium-bodied red wine, like a cabernet sauvignon, a merlot, or a pinot noir. Malbec or shiraz would also work but be careful not to choose one with too much body.
  • Make it Gluten Free: Use a gluten-free Worcestershire and make sure your broth is gluten free.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1 serving au jus (without drippings)Calories: 63calProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 44mgTotal Carbs: 1gFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.3gNet Carbs: 1gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.2mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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