Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup homemade beef bouillon mix
• 1/2 cup cornstarch or arrowroot powder
• 2 1/2 tbsp onion powder
• 4 tsp dried chives, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients
2. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place
3. TO USE: combine 1 1/2 tbsp of mix with 2 cups of water. Simmer until slightly thickened. 1 typical au jus packet equals 1 1/2 tbsp of this mix.