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!
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoonsbutter or beef drippings
- 1 ½ tablespoonsall-purpose flour
- ½ cupdry red wine
- 2 cupsquality beef broth or stock
- 1 tablespoonworcestershire sauce
- 1shallot (, finely minced (or 3 tablespoons finely minced red onion))
- 1 clovegarlic (, minced)
- 2 teaspoonsbeef broth base ((e.g. beef granules, paste, bouillon cube))
- ½ teaspoondijon mustard
- 2 sprigsfresh thyme ((recommended for best flavor but if needed can substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves))
- 2 teaspoonsground dried porcini mushrooms
Directions
- 1
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).