Beef Au Jus Sauce Recipes

BEEF AU JUS

Steps:

• Melt fat in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into beef fat; cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Pour beef broth into fat mixture; increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil.
• Boil mixture until it thickens slightly; season with salt and pepper to taste.

AU JUS

Steps:

• 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.

BEEF AU JUS SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch and whisk with a fork until the blend is completely dissolved. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, pour in the drippings, broth, Kitchen Bouquet, Mrs. Dash, and seasoned salt and bring to a boil. When it boils, whisk in the cornstarch and water mix and continue whisking until it thickens slightly and then remove from heat.
• Pour this sauce over any sort of cooked beef or use as a sauce over beef and noodles.
• NOTE: Sometimes beef drippings can be really salty so add the seasoned salt ONLY after tasting the sauce.

HOMEMADE ROAST BEEF SANDWICH AU JUS

Steps:

• For the au jus: Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the peppercorns, salt, thyme, garlic, rosemary and shallots. Cook the shallots, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the sherry and simmer, a few minutes. Add the stock and simmer, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the liquid. Keep warm.
• For the pickled radishes: Simmer 1/2 cup water, the vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds, salt, star anise, bay leaf and garlic. After 10 minutes of simmering, pour the mixture over the radishes in a heat-proof container and cool.
• For the sandwich build: Place the bottom halves of the rolls on a work surface. Place the sliced Homemade Roast Beef on the bottom. Top with 1 slice gruyere each, some pickled radishes and watercress. Cover with the tops of the rolls. Cut each sandwich in half, dunk into the au jus and realize sometimes leftovers are just better.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the roast, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, about 20 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Wipe off the excess garlic and herbs and add the roast to the pan. Sear the roast on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a roasting pan with a rack. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125 degrees F, about 50 minutes. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and let rest, about 10 minutes. Thinly slice the roast and serve.

FRENCH DIP AU JUS

Steps:

• Combine beef base and thyme; rub over roast and place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the onion, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf and pepper; pour over roast. Add water., Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast to a cutting board; cool slightly. Strain cooking juices, reserving onion; skim fat from juices. Discard bay leaf. Thinly slice meat., To assemble sandwiches, spread mustard over bread. Top each bottom with three slices cheese; layer with beef, remaining cheese, mushrooms and reserved onion. Replace tops. Cut each loaf into four slices; serve with reserved juices.

BEEF SANDWICHES AU JUS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the water, bouillon, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, pepper flakes and garlic salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; remove and keep warm. Sprinkle salt and remaining pepper over beef. , In the same skillet, cook beef in remaining butter over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Spoon onto roll bottoms; top with cheese and onion mixture. Replace roll tops. Serve with au jus.

SLOW COOKER AU JUS POT ROAST

Steps:

• Rub chuck roast with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and sprinkle on all sides with steak seasoning.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the roast in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a slow cooker.
• Dissolve beef bouillon cube in the coffee and pour the mixture over the roast. Pour tomato sauce over meat and season with oregano; drizzle meat with 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
• Set cooker to Low and cook until meat is tender, 8 to 10 hours.

BEEF AU JUS SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 250° F.
• Tie your roast with butcher's twine, (trussing the beef) to keep it compact so it roasts evenly. Coat the roast all around with 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, then pour on the dry rub and coat all surfaces.
• Using a large skillet on medium-high heat on the stovetop, add 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil and sear all sides of the roast. About 3 minutes per surface.
• Place the beef into a roasting pan and place it into the oven. Roast the beef until the internal temperature is 130° F for medium-rare or 140° F for medium. This will take 30 to 35 minutes per pound of beef.
• Remove the beef from the oven and tent with aluminum foil for at least 15 minutes before it is carved. Let the beef completely cool for slicing thin.
• Place the pan drippings and brown bits into a skillet. Heat the skillet to medium and add the chopped onion. Saute for about 4 minutes until translucent.
• Whisk the cornstarch into the beef broth and add to the skillet along with the thyme. Turn the heat up a bit and bring it to a boil. Then simmer for another 4 to 5-minutes.
• Strain the au jus with a fine sieve into an appropriate container. Serve hot one the side for roast or as a French dip with sandwiches.
• Use a griddle pan or a skillet at medium-high temperature and add about 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil. Add a handful of sliced beef for each sandwich you are making. Sear the beef for 2 minutes then turn and place some sliced provolone on the beef. Cover with a large lid or tent with foil to allow the cheese to melt.
• Place the beef and cheese onto a bun. Carmelized onions and/or sauteed sweet peppers could be added if desired.

SIMPLE AU JUS GRAVY

Steps:

• Place the water in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; whisk in the beef bouillon.
• Whisk in the soy sauce, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
• If you like a thicker Au Jus gravy, you can also whisk in a little flour to thicken it.