Au Jus Recipe (2024)

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I will show you how to make au jus easily using beef dripping! This is the most delicious au jus recipe for prime rib, roast beef, French Dip sandwiches, and more! It’s ready in five minutes using three ingredients! I serve it at every holiday meal.

Roast Beef Au Jus

Every year, I look forward to making my favorite roast beef recipes for my family for Fall and Winter. Instant pot roasts, slow cooker roasts, Dutch oven roasts, or an entire standing rib roast… you name it!

No matter what cut of roast beef I’m preparing, I always save the pan drippings to make au jus. There is nothing like this light and flavorful sauce for dipping beef, reheating leftovers, and pairing it with sandwiches.

This is my favorite au jus recipe. It’s simple to make in just 5 minutes and adds flavor to the dish you’re pairing it with. Next time you have pan drippings from a roast or cooking chicken or turkey, make this au jus! It works perfectly for any type of meat.

Au Jus Gravy Ingredients

• The #1 ingredient you need to learn how to make au jus is beef drippings. It isn’t au jus without the drippings!
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Red Wine
• Beef Broth or extra juice from the roast beef
• Salt and Black Pepper to taste (optional)

How do You Make Au Jus

1. Place the roasting pan from cooking roast beef (ex. boneless prime rib) on the stovetop over medium heat after removing the roast, or use a skillet.
   
2. Whisk Worcestershire Sauce and Red Wine into the dish, along with the beef drippings. If using the roasting pan, scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
3. Add Beef Broth or Juices from the roast beef. Bring to a simmer.
   
4. Serve hot with sliced roast beef or as a dipping sauce for a French Dip sandwich, and enjoy!

This sauce is fantastic when served over creamy mashed potatoes or noodles. If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can make beef gravy, which is also delicious.

Beef Recipes to Make Au Jus

My prime rib recipes make beautiful holiday meals and special occasion dinners. Save the drippings from any of these recipes to make a perfect sauce to serve on the side or with leftovers. I promise you will never want to use a packet of au jus gravy mix again!

• Instant Pot Prime Rib
• Boneless Prime Rib Roast
• Standing Rib Roast
• Slow Roasted Prime Rib
• Sous Vide Prime Rib
• Smoked Prime Rib
• Grilled Prime Rib

What is Au jus?

Au jus is a French term meaning “with juice.” It refers to a light gravy made using fat drippings from meat like roast beef. In French cuisine, making au jus is a way to bring out more flavor in a dish, especially beef, chicken, or lamb.

For American dishes, however, au jus generally refers to a light sauce made with roast beef drippings. It is a famous dipping sauce for recipes like a French Dip sandwich. Au jus is sold as a gravy mix in a packet, but nothing beats making it from scratch with drippings, especially from prime rib.

What is the difference between au jus and gravy?

Au jus and brown gravy are similar but not quite alike. Both may use pan drippings from the roast, but au jus is a light sauce, while the gravy is thickened using a roux.

Make a roux to whisk into the sauce to make gravy from your au jus sauce. Follow my step-by-step instructions on how to make a roux. It is delicious!

How to Store Au Jus

1. Storage Container: Transfer the au jus to an airtight container. Leave some space at the top of the container to account for expansion during freezing or refrigeration.
2. Refrigeration: If you plan to use the au jus within a few days, store it in the refrigerator. It can typically stay fresh for up to 4 days.
3. Freezing: Pour the cooled au jus into an airtight freezer-safe container, leaving space at the top for expansion. Label the container with the date for reference. Frozen au jus can be stored for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Au Jus Sauce

1. Thawing (if frozen): If you’ve frozen the au jus, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or use the defrost function on your microwave. You can also melt it slowly on the stovetop over low heat.
2. Reheating on the Stovetop: Pour the au jus into a saucepan and heat it over low to medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
3. Reheating in the Microwave: Use a microwave-safe container and heat in short 20-30 second bursts, stirring until it reaches the desired temperature.

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