Ultimate Au Jus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
Ultimate Au Jus
Description
This recipe for Ultimate Au Jus combines ingredients to create a savory, richly flavored beef sauce. The process starts by melting butter or beef drippings and cooking shallots and garlic until softened. A small amount of flour is whisked in to develop body without thickening the sauce into a gravy. Adding dry red wine and simmering reduces the liquid slightly, concentrating the flavors.
Beef broth and Worcestershire sauce add depth, while Dijon mustard provides subtle sharpness. Fresh or dried thyme gives herbal aroma, and porcini mushrooms—ground into a powder—bring intensified umami and earthiness, enhancing the sauce's complexity. The mixture simmers uncovered to reduce and meld flavors before straining for a smooth finish.
Au jus is commonly served immediately alongside beef dishes like prime rib or steaks to add moisture, flavor, and a finishing touch. It can be refrigerated and reheated gently, with microwave reheating suggested for convenience.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or beef drippings
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (gluten free: use GF all-purpose flour) *this is just enough flour to give the texture a nice mouth feel without thickening it
- 1/2 cup red wine dry
- 2 cups beef broth or beef stock, quality
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 shallot , finely minced (or 3 tablespoons finely minced red onion)
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons beef broth base (e.g. beef granules, paste, bouillon cube)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 thyme recommended for best flavor but if needed can substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, sprigs, fresh
- 2 teaspoons porcini mushrooms HIGHLY recommended for the ULTIMATE flavor and umami boost! If using dried porcini pieces grind them in spice/coffee grinder, blender, or pound to a powder in a ziplock bag, ground, dried
Instructions
- Add the butter or drippings to a skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes. Whisk in the flour until it is incorporated and simmer for 1 minute.Add the red wine and whisk constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer for about 2 minutes (the mixture will thicken). Whisk in the beef broth and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the remaining ingredients, return the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a slow simmer, and simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes. The liquid will reduce. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.Serve the au jus immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve (reheat in microwave).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 252IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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