Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 tablespoons butter or beef drippings
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 2 cups quality beef broth or stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 shallot (, finely minced (or 3 tablespoons finely minced red onion))
  • 1 clove garlic (, minced)
  • 2 teaspoons beef broth base ((e.g. beef granules, paste, bouillon cube))
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme ((recommended for best flavor but if needed can substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves))
  • 2 teaspoons ground dried porcini mushrooms

Instruction

  • Add the butter or drippings to a skillet and melt over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes. Whisk in the flour until it is incorporated and simmer for 1 minute.Add the red wine and whisk constantly to prevent lumps.  Simmer for about 2 minutes (the mixture will thicken). Whisk in the beef broth and let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the remaining ingredients, return the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a slow simmer, and simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes.  The liquid will reduce.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.Serve the au jus immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve (reheat in microwave).