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A small glass bowl filled with rich, dark au jus sauce, perfect for French dip sandwiches, with a baguette in the background.

Delicious Au Jus for French Dip Sandwiches

Learn how to make a rich and flavorful au jus, the perfect accompaniment for your French dip sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Au Jus
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and black pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  3. Stir in the butter until melted. This adds a nice sheen and richness to the au jus.
  4. Strain the au jus through a fine-mesh sieve into a serving dish to remove the garlic solids. Discard the solids.
  5. Serve hot with your French dip sandwiches.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, you can use a good quality beef stock instead of broth. You can also add a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary to the simmering liquid for extra aroma.

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