How to Make Au Jus for French Dip Sandwiches

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Creating a flavorful Au Jus sauce for a French dip sandwich at home can be a delightful culinary adventure. Here's a simple guide on how to make this classic dipping sauce, even if you don't have a full roast for substantial drippings.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ribeye steak
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Au Jus

  • Beef base
  • Dried thyme
  • Onion, quartered
  • Reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • Garlic cloves, minced
  • Bay leaf
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Steak: Season the ribeye steak with salt and pepper. You can choose to slice it thin and cook it like a cheesesteak or roast it slower in a pan to produce juice¹.
  2. Make the Au Jus: Combine beef base and thyme; rub over roast and place in a slow cooker. Combine the onion, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaf, and pepper; pour over roast. Add water. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender¹.
  3. Assemble the Sandwich: Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and slice it thinly. Strain the cooking juices, reserving for serving (that is the au jus!). Assemble your sandwich with the sliced meat and serve with the au jus on the side¹.

Enjoy your homemade French dip sandwich with Au Jus!

Please note that this is just one of many ways to make Au Jus at home. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and cooking methods to find what works best for you.

Further Reading

French Dip au Jus Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/french-dip-au-jus/.
Ultimate Au Jus Sauce - The Daring Gourmet. https://www.daringgourmet.com/au-jus-recipe/.
Homemade Au Jus Mix - Creative Homemaking. https://creativehomemaking.com/recipes/mixes/homemade-au-jus-mix/.
French Dip Sandwich Recipe (with Au Jus) - The Gourmet Bon Vivant. https://thegourmetbonvivant.com/french-dip-sandwich-au-jus/.
Easy French Dip Sandwich with Au Jus - Posh Journal. https://poshjournal.com/french-dip-sandwich-recipe.