Beef Au Jus

Step 1

Mince 1 garlic clove. Pick the leaves from 4 to 5 fresh thyme sprigs until you have 1 teaspoon.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the thyme and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard and stir to combine. Pour in 1 1/2 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce and whisk to combine.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the flavors meld, about 2 minutes. Taste and season with kosher salt and black pepper as needed. If desired, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl or gravy dish, or serve as is.