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Ultimate Au Jus
A wonderfully rich and flavorful Au Jus that can be made with or without meat drippings without compromising the flavor. The ultimate accompaniment to your prime rib and French dip sandwiches or you can also thicken it and serve it over beef and noodles. Easy to make and out of this world delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 103 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
French , American
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 dry red wine
- 2 cups quality beef broth or stock
- 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 sprigs fresh thyme (recommended for best flavor but if needed can substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves)
- 2 teaspoons ground dried 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)
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).
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Nutrition Information
Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
397mg
(17%)
Potassium
213mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
252IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103
% 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.