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Close-up of steaming Homemade Au Jus without drippings in a rustic bowl, featuring a slice of tender beef submerged.

Homemade Au Jus without Drippings

Create a rich and flavorful au jus from scratch, perfect for enhancing roasts and sandwiches, even without meat drippings. This recipe is a comforting addition to your family traditions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 34
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Au Jus
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter or beef drippings
  • 1 tablespoon flour optional, for a thicker au jus
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic & onion powder optional
  • ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • to taste salt & pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. If using, add the flour and garlic & onion powder and stir together for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil over high heat. The mixture should thicken slightly if you used flour.
  3. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with prime rib, roast beef, or French dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 88IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

This recipe makes 2 cups of au jus. The recipe photos did not use flour. Store leftover au jus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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