How To Make Jus, For The Best Cheesburgers
Au jus recipe for French Dip Burgers is a perfect way to enhance the experience of eating a homemade burger. It makes your burger so delicious you will never want to buy a fast food burger again!
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet
- Medium mixing bowl
- Small pot
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Spatula for flipping
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 3 medium onion
- 3 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoon salt
Burgers
- 750 gr ground beef or turkey
- 6 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 11/2 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- 1-2 eggs Add to the meat mixture if you want your burgers to be tender rather than firm/harder..
- 11/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 6 buns
- 6 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- Jus
Au Jus
- 3 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup caramelized onions
- 1 cup strong beef broth
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 teaspoon worcestshire sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 .
How To Caramelize The Onions
- Peal and cut onion into quarters from end to end, then slice wedges into ¼ inch slices.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- When hot add oil, then onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until slightly softened.
- Add sugar and season with salt and cook for 3-4 minutes longer stirring often until dark golden.
- Keep onions warm in another dish and set aside. Wipe pan clean. (Remember it’s hot!)
Make The Burgers
- In a medium size bowl combine beef, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Add eggs if more tender burgers are desired.
- Form into 6 – 4 inch equal size patties.
- Reheat the same pan over medium, used for the onions.
- When hot add patties to the dry pan. (Making sure to leave space between patties. If too crowded cook in two batches.) Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through.
- Transfer patties to a plate and keep warm.
Make The Jus
- Heat a small pot over medium heat.
- When hot add butter, a spoonful of caramelized onions, and beef broth. Cook for 10-11 minutes at a slow boil, stirring often, until jus reduces slightly.
Prepare The Buns
- Slice buns horizontally and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the cut-side up.
- Evenly sprinkle cheese over the bun tops.
- Toast on the middle oven rack in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the buns are golden and cheese is melted. (Careful not to let them burn.)
- Before placing patties on buns spread the mustard-mayo sauce over bottom buns.
- Place a patty on each bottom bun, remaining caramelized onions evenly on each patty and close with top bun.
To Serve:
- Place a burger on a plate for each person, then add a small bowl of jus for dipping to each guests plate. Enjoy!
Notes
Hint: If you would like your burgers to be soft and juicy instead of firm and hard, add an egg or two in step 3 of the instructions. This will also keep your homemade patties from breaking up while grilling.
Expert Tips
- Don't Overcook: Aim for medium-rare to medium for the juiciest burgers. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. (NOTE: A medium-rare burger should be cooked to an internal temperature between 130°F and 135°F, which results in a rosy pink center and a juicy, tender texture. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends cooking ground beef to 160°F to kill bacteria, so a medium-rare burger carries a higher risk of foodborne illness.)
- Let Burgers Rest: Allow the burgers to rest for a couple of minutes after cooking to seal in juices and develop flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 1237kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 55gFat: 87gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 241mgSodium: 4219mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1270IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 813mgIron: 14mg
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