An Amazing Au Jus Recipe

An Amazing Au Jus Recipe

Hello There Friends, This is a follow-up video to our Perfectly Cooked Prime Rib video. Making an Au Jus is so easy a child could do it! Make sure you check out the beef stock videos before you make this. Remember to make a good Sauce or soup you need to have a good Stock!

Ingredients

  • garlic olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • onions chopped into big chunks
    4 large
  • whole garlic cloves
    6
  • springs fresh rosemary roughly chopped
    5
  • springs fresh thyme roughly chopped
    5
  • stalk of celery chopped into 1 inch pieces
    1
  • carrots chopped into 1 inch pieces
    3 lb
  • beef stock or broth
    3 ½ quart
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, heat the Olive Oil, once hot, sauté the onions until golden brown.  This could take 10 to 15 minutes minimum.  Add the fresh herbs and garlic.  When the garlic is fragrant a couple minutes later, add the vegetables.  Add enough stock to barely cover the vegetables the Chef used 3 quarts in his large pot.

  2. 2

    Cook at a very low heat not covered for at least 2 ½ to 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Remove all the vegetables and reserve the delicious Au Jus and season with salt and pepper to taste.

An Amazing Au Jus Recipe

An Amazing Au Jus Recipe

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About this Recipe

Elevate your next roast beef or prime rib dinner with an incredibly flavorful au jus that's surprisingly simple to make. This recipe promises a rich, savory accompaniment that brings restaurant-quality depth right to your table.The secret to this amazing au jus lies in building a robust flavor base from the ground up, starting with garlic olive oil to sauté the aromatics. By simmering a generous blend of aromatic vegetables like sweet onions, carrots, and garlic with fresh rosemary and thyme in a high-quality beef stock, you create an unparalleled depth of flavor. This approach ensures every drop is packed with savory goodness, proving that a truly delicious sauce doesn't have to be complicated.Prepare for a deeply savory and aromatic liquid, imbued with the rich essence of slow-simmered beef stock, softened sweet onions, and earthy root vegetables. The fresh herbs, rosemary and thyme, infuse a fragrant, herbaceous note that perfectly complements roasted meats. This au jus offers a luxurious, mouth-watering experience, adding a layer of sophisticated flavor to every bite. It's designed to be a thin, flavorful sauce, not a thick gravy, making it ideal for dipping or drizzling.While this recipe excels as written, you can easily adapt it. For an even richer base, consider using a homemade beef stock. If fresh herbs aren't available, dried herbs can be used, though fresh will offer a brighter flavor. You can also adjust the amount of garlic or onion to suit your preference for a sweeter or more pungent profile.This au jus is the perfect partner for prime rib, roasted beef, or even a hearty beef sandwich. Serve it warm in individual ramekins for dipping, allowing guests to savor its concentrated, savory goodness with their favorite cuts of meat.

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