My tasty roast beef au jus is great with snacks, sandwiches, soups, or as a gravy base. It's easy to make, packed with delicious roasted beef flavor and will become a family favorite. Try it and watch it become a new go-to in your kitchen.
salt & pepper (to taste)(add seasoning when cooking process is finished to taste)
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Instructions
Beef Au Jus (with or without the drippings)
Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the ½ cup beef drippings (or butter).
Once the beef drippings are hot (or the butter has melted), pour in the 2 cups beef stock. Then add the 1 tablespoon beef broth paste and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, if using. Whisk to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. The au jus will reduce during this time and the flavors will become more concentrated.
Taste test your au jus and adjust the salt & pepper as needed. Then remove from heat and serve right away.
To Make Beef Gravy (optional)
Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the ½ cup beef drippings (or butter). Once the beef drippings are hot or the butter is melted, whisk in the 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
After adding the flour, pour in the first ½ a cup of beef stock. Then add the 1 tablespoon beef broth paste and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, if using. Whisk thoroughly until no clumps remain. Once everything is combined, pour in the remaining 1 ½ cups of beef broth and whisk until smooth again.
Bring the gravy mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and continue to whisk while simmering until the gravy thickens, usually about 2-3 minutes,
Remove from heat, taste, and adjust the salt & pepper (to taste) if needed, and serve right away.