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Easy Beef Au Jus Recipe

This easy beef au jus recipe is great when you don't have drippings. Using pantry ingredients and can be made in a flash!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups beef broth or beef stock preferably low-sodium
  • 1/4 cup red wine optional, for depth of flavor
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp. onion finely chopped
  • 1 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoons butter

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Base:
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Incorporate the Liquids:
  6. Stir in the red wine (if using) and cook for 2-3 minutes, letting it reduce slightly.
  7. Add the beef broth or stock, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Stir to combine.
  8. Simmer:
  9. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Stir occasionally.
  10. Thicken:
  11. If you wish to thicken the au jus a bit, you can mix 1 tbsp. of flour with 1 tbsp. of water and then add it to the au jus. Alternatively I like to mix 2 tsp. of Trio Gravy Mix with 2 tsp. water and then add that to the au jus. It thickens just a bit and adds a more depth of flavour.