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A spoonful of clear brown beef au jus with herbs hovers above a white bowl on a white surface, next to a bunch of parsley.
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Beef au Jus

Discover how to make a rich and flavorful beef au jus with simple ingredients. It's perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes and adding tons of flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, Sauce
Servings: 8 people
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

Optional Thickener:

Instructions

  • Whisk the beef broth, drippings, wine, and Worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over a moderately high heat until well mixed.
  • Once the mixture reaches a boil, turn it down and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until thick enough.
  • If needed, combine a tablespoon each of cornstarch and cold water and mix this into the au jus. Whisk it in and simmer for a few minutes or until thickened to your liking.
  • Add black pepper to taste.
  • Strain the au just through a fine mesh sieve to remove any bits (optional).
  • Pour it into a gravy boat or serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs, if liked.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Keep stirring: Whisk the ingredients together to start the au jus and then stir it frequently while simmering.
Make it thicker: You can either simmer the au jus for longer to thicken it up or stir in a mixture of equal parts cornstarch and cold water and simmer for a minute or two.
Perfect presentation: Beef au jus deserves to be served in a pretty gravy boat.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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