Homemade Au Jus
Elevate your next meal with this rich and flavorful Homemade Au Jus, a perfect accompaniment to roast beef, prime rib, or French dip sandwiches. Crafted in just 20 minutes, this recipe combines the savory essence of beef drippings, low-sodium beef broth, and a silky roux made with unsalted butter and all-purpose flour. A dash of Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce adds depth, while garlic and onion powder amplify the robust flavor profile. Quick and easy to prepare, this restaurant-quality dipping sauce is the ultimate way to enhance your favorite comfort foods. Serve it warm for a gourmet touch that will leave everyone craving more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Beef drippings (from roast or pan)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Beef broth (low-sodium, preferably)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Add the beef drippings and unsalted butter to the pan, stirring until the butter is fully melted.
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, whisking continuously to create a smooth roux. Cook the roux for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, stirring constantly.
Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking to prevent lumps from forming.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the au jus thickens slightly and flavors are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve warm alongside roast beef, prime rib, or as a dipping sauce for French dip sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.7 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 1739 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
