Mushroom Au Jus Food

HOMEMADE ROAST BEEF SANDWICH AU JUS

Steps:

• For the au jus: Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add the peppercorns, salt, thyme, garlic, rosemary and shallots. Cook the shallots, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the sherry and simmer, a few minutes. Add the stock and simmer, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the liquid. Keep warm.
• For the pickled radishes: Simmer 1/2 cup water, the vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds, salt, star anise, bay leaf and garlic. After 10 minutes of simmering, pour the mixture over the radishes in a heat-proof container and cool.
• For the sandwich build: Place the bottom halves of the rolls on a work surface. Place the sliced Homemade Roast Beef on the bottom. Top with 1 slice gruyere each, some pickled radishes and watercress. Cover with the tops of the rolls. Cut each sandwich in half, dunk into the au jus and realize sometimes leftovers are just better.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the roast, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, about 20 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Wipe off the excess garlic and herbs and add the roast to the pan. Sear the roast on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the roast to a roasting pan with a rack. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125 degrees F, about 50 minutes. Transfer the roast to a cutting board and let rest, about 10 minutes. Thinly slice the roast and serve.

RED WINE AND WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a clean skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and a 2-count drizzle of oil. When the butter starts to foam, add the shallots and saute for 2 minutes to soften. Add the mushrooms and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together for a few minutes. Add the red wine, stirring to scrape up any stuck bits; then cook and stir to evaporate the alcohol. When the wine is almost all gone, add the reserved beef juices. Let the liquid cook down and then take it off the heat. Stir in the cream and chives, and season with salt and pepper.

SUPER BEEFY AU JUS

Steps:

• Add oil to a 6 or 8-quart heavy duty stock pot (thick bottomed) and brown the meat scraps and bones over medium high heat. This is optional but it creates a bit of fond that adds to the flavor.
• Add the remaining ingredients minus the black pepper and salt (and the beef drippings if the roast is not ready). Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a high simmer for 30 minutes.
• Uncover the pot and add the black pepper if desired. Bring to boil and allow the liquid to reduce to about 1/3 of the original quantity.
• Remove from heat and scoop out the bones, beef scraps, and vegetables with a slotted spoon. Add the beef drippings prior to serving.

SIMPLE HOT ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES WITH MUSHROOM AU JUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in olive oil. While they are sauteeing, season with garlic, Mccormick's, salt, and pepper.
• Add beef broth (reserve 1/2 a cup), worcestershire sauce, and onion.
• In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup beef broth with cornstarch. Add to the mushroom mixture. Bring to a bowl, then reduce heat and let simmer about 5 minutes.
• Add roast beef to mushroom au jus and cover, simmering about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut your Italian bread into 8 slices. If not already split (sandwich style) go ahead and cut them, so you have 16 total slices of bread.
• Place bread on cookie sheet. On 8 of the slices (bottom slice) place about 4 or 5 pieces of roast beef on each, then spread mushrooms evenly among each sandwich. Top each sandwich with a slice of swiss cheese.
• Place sandwiches in oven and broil just until cheese is melted and bread is a bit toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Serve sandwiches with a side of au jus to dip in!

MUSHROOM AU JUS

Steps:

• Put the shiitakes in a bowl and add the hot water. Cover and let stand until softened, about 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the mushrooms from the water and cut off and discard the stems. Swish the mushrooms in the soaking water to loosen any grit. Finely chop the mushrooms; reserve the soaking liquid.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan. Add the mushrooms and cook over high heat until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce and the garlic and cook over high heat until the soy sauce evaporates and the mushrooms brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in the reserved soaking liquid, stopping when you reach the grit, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir well. Cover and simmer over low heat until the mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

MUSHROOM CHICKEN WITH SOUR CREAM AU JUS

Steps:

• Coat chicken with flour. Heat dressing in large skillet; add chicken. Cook 5 min. or until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Move chicken to one side of skillet.
• Add mushrooms and ¼ cup broth; cook and stir mushrooms 3 min. or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Pour in remaining broth; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Add peas to chicken mixture; cook 5 min. Stir in sour cream; cook and stir just until heated through. (Do not boil.) Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with bacon.