French Dip Sandwich (Leftover Beef) with an Easy Au Jus Recipe
 
 
A simple Au Jus recipe for when you are lacking in pan drippings...perfect for a French Dip Sandwich.
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Recipe type: condiment, sauce
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ½ cup red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon dry thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt (if your stock is unsalted)
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the olive oil and the onions.
  2. Saute until the edges of the onions just begin to brown (not a full caramelization and don't burn them)
  3. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two more.
  4. Deglaze the saucepan by adding the red wine and stirring.
  5. Add Worcestershire sauce and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Add beef stock, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf (salt too, if needed) and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
  7. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and then return it to the saucepan until ready to serve.
  8. This freezes really well, so you can make it and have it on hand any time you need some Au Jus.
Recipe by The Saucy Southerner at http://www.thesaucysoutherner.com/french-dip-sandwich-leftover-beef-with-an-easy-au-jus-recipe/