Beef Au Jus
Classic Beef Au Jus Gravy is perfect for a French Dip sandwich or to accompany roasted meat like Prime Rib of Beef. It can also be thickened to make rich beef gravy.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Classic Beef Auf Jus Ingredients:
- 3 cups Beef Stock, unsalted
- 1 tbsp beef base Omit for GF, [See Note 1]
- 1/4 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce [Lea & Perrins is GF]
- Salt & Pepper [to taste]
Thickener for Gravy:
- 1 tbsp Corn Starch [optional - for thicker gravy], GF
- 1/4 cup Water [Optional - if thickening into gravy
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan bring Beef Stock to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in the beef base, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add in strained pan drippings without the fat.
- If desired. thicken into a rich gravy by adding corn starch into 1/4 water and stirring into a slurry. Pour into the boiling Beef Stock to thicken. Corn starch needs to heat to a boil to activate the thickening agent.
Notes
- Beef Base - I use Better Than Bouillon brand which is MSG-Free but it is no longer GF. EDIT: Better-than-Bouillon is no longer making any gluten-free claims on their packaging labels. Be sure to read the product labels to find a product that is gluten-free. This is an overall flavor enhancer and can be omitted but cannot be used for those with gluten sensitivity, intolerance, or celiac disease.