Perfect for prime rib, roast beef, and French dip is this simple au jus sauce. All you need for a light sauce or gravy that goes perfectly with any beef, lamb, or chicken recipe are common ingredients like beef broth, butter, and Worcestershire sauce. It’s a simple, flavorful sauce that can be made with or without drippings.
Our go-to sauce for prime rib, French dip, roast beef or chicken, and steak, this au jus recipe is simple to prepare and ready in just five minutes without the need for any drippings.
The main ingredients in this homemade au jus are beef broth, butter and/or drippings, and Worcestershire sauce, which results in a light, thin, and clear sauce.
We added an option to the recipe to add flour for a consistency more akin to thin gravy if you prefer a slightly thicker sauce. Try our Brown Gravy recipe for a heartier, more traditional gravy!Fork and knife icon
How do you make Au Jus
The onions should first be caramelized in a little olive oil. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two more.
After that, add Worcestershire sauce and cook for an additional minute while constantly stirring after deglazing the pan with white wine. Add beef broth and bring to a light boil.
⭐ Then, reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
⭐ Finally, strain broth and then return it to pot. Add flour and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
What is au jus?
Au Jus is a French term meaning “with juice. It refers to serving red meat—typically prime rib—with the drippings created during the cooking process.
However, au jus is frequently used to refer to the beef broth dip that is served with French Dip sandwiches.
What is the difference between beef broth and au jus?
The difference between what we refer to as an au jus sauce and beef broth is that “au jus” refers to the cooking drippings from the meat, with beef broth occasionally added.
How do you thicken au jus
Add a little flour to the au jus to thicken it. To prevent the sauce from tasting raw, you should make sure to cook the sauce for a few minutes after adding the flour.
You can substitute corn starch or tapioca starch for the flour if you prefer a gluten-free version. Before adding it, make a slurry with a little bit of the starch and cold water to avoid clumping.
Can you freeze au jus
You can freeze au jus to save for later. I like to pour my leftovers into an ice cube tray, and once it has solidified, I like to place the cubes in a freezer bag with a label.
If kept consistently frozen, frozen au jus will remain good indefinitely.
Au Jus at Christmas
Can you guess which day of the year this recipe receives the most views? It’s Christmas! I’m not sure why, but I love seeing that I can assist with your holiday dinners. I guess everyone’s accidentally throwing out the roast juices and needing to make some au jus without it.
Whether or not it’s Christmas, if you’re here, I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday and, if not, I hope you’re having a wonderful day.
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- steel pots You’ll adore this set just as much as I do, I’m sure.
- Small glass prep bowls; I also use these to serve the dip. Love them!.
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- olive oil just enough to saute
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced (I used jarred)
- 1/8 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon flour optional
- Caramelize the onions in a small amount of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for a minute or two more.
- Stirring continuously, add Worcestershire sauce after the white wine has been used to deglaze the pan.
- Add beef broth and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Strain broth and then return it to pot. Add flour and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve with French Dips and ENJOY!
Try our sugar cookie recipe if you’re making this during the holidays!
What is au jus sauce made of?
The main component of au jus sauce is beef broth, which is frequently supplemented with onion, garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire, and other savory ingredients.
Is au jus and beef broth the same thing?
Au jus and beef broth are not the same thing. Au jus has beef broth as a primary ingredient.
How long does au jus last?
In the fridge, au jus will keep for three to four days; in the freezer, it will keep indefinitely.
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FAQ
What is a substitute for au jus?
There are a number of soup substitutes for au jus, and they include, among others, onion soup mix, brown gravy, bouillon cubes sauce, beef broth, and beef stock powder. They are a great substitute for Au jus.
Is au jus sauce the same as beef broth?
The distinction between what we refer to as an au jus sauce and beef broth is that “au jus” refers to the cooking drippings from the meat, with beef broth occasionally added.
What is au jus mix made of?
Beef au jus sauce is made from the drippings from a beef roast, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth or roast beef juices, and red wine.
What is the difference between broth and stock for au jus?
While using beef stock or broth, au jus is not the same as broth. To turn it into a light sauce, more ingredients are added, along with roasting pan drippings.