Best 6 Au Jus Gravy Recipes

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**Au Jus Gravy: The Perfect Accompaniment to Your Favorite Dishes**

Au jus gravy is a classic French sauce that is made from the natural juices of roasted meat. It is typically served with beef, pork, or lamb, but it can also be used to enhance the flavor of chicken, fish, or vegetables. This versatile sauce is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it rich and savory or light and flavorful, there is an au jus gravy recipe out there for you. This article provides three delicious au jus gravy recipes that are sure to impress your family and friends. The first recipe is a classic au jus gravy made with beef broth, red wine, and herbs. The second recipe is a quick and easy au jus gravy made with store-bought beef stock. And the third recipe is a vegetarian au jus gravy made with mushrooms and vegetable broth. With these three recipes, you'll be able to find the perfect au jus gravy to complement any meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AU JUS



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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.

Provided by Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming

Categories     au jus     gravy     Sauce     stock

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

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])
1 tbsp Corn Starch ([optional - for thicker gravy], GF)
1/4 cup Water ([Optional - if thickening into gravy)

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.25 cup, Calories 12 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 224 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg

BEEF AU JUS



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This is the most minimalist method for doing a quick au jus for your prime rib of beef.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

¼ cup beef fat drippings from a prime rib or other roast beef (see footnote)
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 439.8 mg

AU JUS GRAVY



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Make and share this Au Jus Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef DDE

Categories     Sauces

Time 7m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 beef bouillon cubes
button mushroom (optional)
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 cups water
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Set the heat to Low.
  • Add the butter on a skillet with the steak drippings and stir.
  • Add the Cornstarch and keep stirring until it is completely dissolved.
  • Add the water and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Add the Beef Bouillon cubes andstir until dissolved.
  • Add the Mushroom, Basil and Thyme.
  • Add Salt and Pepper to taste.

SIMPLE AU JUS GRAVY



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An easy, cheap and quick version of the gravy used for French Dip Subs. No need to buy those expensive dry mix packets anymore!

Provided by Jess_FinsUp

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups water
4 teaspoons beef bouillon (or 4 cubes)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.7, Sodium 101.8, Carbohydrate 0.2, Protein 0.2

HOMEMADE AU JUS - DRY MIX



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Knorr makes onion bouillon. Just crush the cube(s) for the required amount. Makes about 1/3 cup mix yielding eight 1-cup servings.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons granulated beef bouillon plus 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder (can use crushed bouillon cubes)
2 teaspoons granulated onion bouillon
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon black pepper or 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; whirl to a fine powder. Pour mix into a jar, label with directions and store at room temperature.
  • To use: Put 2 1/4 teaspoons mix into a small saucepan; stir in 1 cup of cold water. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; mix in a few drops Kitchen Bouquet and, if you wish, a pat of butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 317.6, Carbohydrate 46.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 1.1

PRIME RIB (FOOLPROOF ) WITH AU JUS GRAVY



Prime Rib (Foolproof ) With Au Jus Gravy image

A Christmas dinner tradition in my family accompanied with twice baked potatoes, rolls, green beans, fruit and great desserts! And the left overs are even better. Find roasts on sale?--have butcher give you the twine and place the seasonings on the roast, tie and freeze. Will marinate itself while you thaw it.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Meat

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 lbs standing rib roast
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt
pepper
thyme leaves
basil leaves
marjoram leaves
Worcestershire sauce
sliced fresh washed mushroom
3 cups water
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 1/4 teaspoons basil
1 1/4 teaspoons thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons marjoram
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed in
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Have butcher cut ribs away from roast.
  • Season entire ROOM TEMPERATURE roast and between roast and ribs with heavy garlic, salt, pepper, marjoram, thyme and basil. Drizzle with Worcestershire.
  • START IN EARLY AM (6 OR 7).
  • Let rib roast stand for at least 2 hours until room temperature.
  • Place meat in iron skillet, fat side up.
  • Place in cold oven; turn on to 350° for one hour.
  • Turn off oven.
  • DO NOT PEEK OR OPEN OVEN AT ALL!
  • For rare meat, turn oven back on at 350° 1 hour before you want to serve for 20 minutes, leave in oven for remaining time.
  • Med Rare- 1 hour before serving turn on for 30 minutes, leave in oven for 30 minutes Well- 1 hour before serving turn on for 40 minutes, leave in oven for 20 minutes Gravy: Remove meat from skillet.
  • Put all gravy ingredients into skillet except cornstarch and water.
  • Scrape bottom of skillet to remove bits from pan.
  • When mushrooms are done, add cornstarch mixture 1/4 cup at a time and allow to thicken to desired consistency.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef bones: The better the bones, the better the flavor of your au jus gravy. Look for bones that are marrow-rich and have been roasted or browned.
  • Roast or brown your bones before making the gravy: This step helps to develop the flavor of the bones and give the gravy a richer color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor to the gravy: Common vegetables used in au jus gravy include carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. You can also add other vegetables that you like, such as mushrooms or bell peppers.
  • Be patient when simmering the gravy: The longer you simmer the gravy, the more time it has to develop its flavor. Simmer the gravy for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours.
  • Season the gravy to taste: Once the gravy is done simmering, taste it and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.

Conclusion:

Au jus gravy is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. Whether you're serving it with roast beef, chicken, or turkey, au jus gravy is sure to be a hit. With a little time and effort, you can easily make a delicious au jus gravy at home. So next time you're looking for a way to add flavor to your next meal, give au jus gravy a try.

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