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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 jus 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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