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Beef Jus

Rich and flavorful homemade Beef Jus that elevates your cooking and impresses guests, perfect for drizzling over roasts or as a base for gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups beef stock homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine choose a wine you would drink, not cooking wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once it’s shimmering, toss in the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Stir until they’re soft and fragrant—about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring to mix. Let this cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. De-glaze the pan with the red wine, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Bring it to a simmer and let it reduce by half.
  4. Once the wine has reduced, pour in your beef stock and sprinkle in the thyme. Bring everything back to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes.
  5. After it’s done simmering, strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the vegetables and herbs.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Drizzle it over your favorite roast or use it as a base for gravy.

Notes

Choose a good quality red wine for the best flavor. You can make this ahead of time and store in the fridge or freezer. Leftover jus can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or three months in the freezer.