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Best Au Jus

A rich and flavorful sauce to enhance your beef dishes, made with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup reserved beef drippings
  • 1/2 cup red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Measure out all your ingredients.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the beef broth and reserved beef drippings over medium heat.
  3. Once the broth is simmering, add the red wine.
  4. Add the Worcestershire sauce to the mixture.
  5. Sprinkle in the dried thyme and stir well.
  6. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Taste your au jus and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. If desired, pour the au jus through a strainer before serving.

Notes

This au jus pairs beautifully with French dip sandwiches, roast beef, and more.