Au Jus from Scratch

Making lunch meat French Dip sandwiches is so nice and easy, but sometimes I feel guilty about using the au jus from a packet. So, I found this delicious au jus from scratch! It's easy {takes a little time}, not as salty as the packet, and super yummy!

Easy Au Jus Ingredients:

• olive oil, just enough to saute
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (I use jarred)
• 1/8 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon flour

Easy Au Jus Directions:

1. Caramelize the onions in a small amount of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two more.
2. Deglaze the pot with white wine, then add Worcestershire sauce and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add beef broth and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Strain broth and then return it to pot. Add flour and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
5. Enjoy!

*You can leave out the white wine, or substitute apple juice, vinegar or lemon juice.

Peanut Butter Sauce

Just because you need another delicious topping for ice cream! This peanut butter sauce was unbelievably good!
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 Tbsp butter
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add peanut butter and stir till smooth. Stir in evaporated milk. Serve warm over ice cream. Sprinkle with peanuts if desired. Cover and store leftovers in refrigerator.