Description
A quick and flavorful au jus recipe easy enough for beginners — rich, savory, and perfect for French dips, roasts, or even veggies. Ready in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter or beef drippings
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat your saucepan over medium heat.
- Melt butter or drippings; add garlic powder and flour if using, whisking for 1 minute until bubbly.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; whisk until smooth and bring to a gentle boil for 3–5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; simmer to desired consistency.
- Serve warm with roasts, French dips, or vegetables.
Notes
Use high-quality beef broth for best flavor. Butter substitutes like olive oil or ghee work perfectly. For gluten-free, use cornstarch instead of flour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: au jus recipe easy, beef au jus, French dip sauce, quick dipping sauce