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Close-up of rich brown liquid, likely au jus, simmering in a small stainless steel saucepan next to a whisk.

Best Homemade Au Jus Recipe – No Drippings? No Problem

This recipe provides a flavorful au jus without the need for meat drippings, perfect for home cooks seeking a delicious alternative.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 57
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 1.25 cups beef stock
  • 0.5 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Sprinkle onion powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Whisk in the flour until there are no lumps, forming a roux.
  3. Whisk half of the beef stock into the roux, continuing to whisk until the sauce begins to thicken.
  4. Add in the Worcestershire sauce and the remaining stock.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Season to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 232mgSugar: 1g

Notes

If you have meat drippings, drain any excess grease from them and add them into this recipe when you add in the remaining stock and Worcestershire sauce. To deepen the flavors, add a few drops of Kitchen Bouquet to taste.

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