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Au Jus Recipe

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 12/11/19 Updated: 12/22/22
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This au jus recipe is so rich and flavorful and can be made with or without drippings! Perfect alongside my easy prime rib recipe, for French dip sandwiches, or over beef and noodles. So much flavor, quick, and easy.

Overhead view of a small silver ramekin holding deep, rich au jus next to a holiday prime rib.

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Au jus recipes may seem intimidating, but I promise this one’s super easy. You’ll have no trouble at all making a delicious, savory sauce that’ll impress even the pickiest eaters.
  • We use the fewest ingredients we can to get the most flavor possible! Some recipes might call for just drippings + broth + flour, which works for a very basic au jus. This au jus recipe, though, also uses a little red wine and Worcestershire to really put it over the top!
  • You can make it with or without beef drippings! Sure, classic au jus starts from meat drippings, but you may not always have those handy, so it’s nice to have an alternative.
  • It’s super easy to make paleo or gluten-free if you need to! Just swap out the all-purpose flour for a dietarily appropriate one, and if you’re gluten-free, make sure your Worcestershire sauce is compliant!
Au jus being poured

What Is Au Jus and How Do I Use It?

Au jus (pronounced like “zhoo”) is a French culinary term meaning “with juice.” It’s a perfect, easy way to enhance the flavor of your meaty dishes by using the meat’s own juice to create a sauce. What’s great about my recipe is that while it has the same rich, savory taste of a traditional au jus, you don’t need to use any beef drippings to make it. This makes it perfect for pre-made dishes or just when you want a dip for your sandwich!

Au jus is a basically a thin gravy, so you can use it in very similar ways. It’s perfect for serving with a meat dish like prime rib roast or roast chicken, over beef and noodles, or as a dip for beef sliders.

Chef’s Tips

  • You don’t need an expensive red wine for the perfect au jus. I recommend something with a bit of body, like a malbec or shiraz. You can easily find one that’s perfect for cooking for under $5 a bottle.
  • Be sure to keep whisking the au jus while you’re cooking it so it doesn’t get clumpy. You want it to stay nice and smooth.
  • This au jus recipe is perfect for a make-ahead option. To store your au jus, keep it in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days. You can also freeze your au jus in an ice cube tray, then transfer to a sealable plastic bag or other airtight container and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • If you are on a strict gluten free diet, make sure your Worcestershire sauce is gluten free. It can contain malt vinegar, which contains wheat byproducts.
Au jus in a glass jug

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A cup of au jus sauce next to prime rib
4.62 from 80 votes

Au Jus Recipe

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:10 minutes
Total:15 minutes
This au jus recipe is so rich and flavorful and can be made with or without drippings! Perfect alongside my easy prime rib recipe, for French dip sandwiches, or over beef and noodles. So much flavor, quick, and easy.
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8 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter or beef drippings
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour see Notes for gluten free or paleo
  • ¼ cup red wine or beef broth
  • 2 cups beef broth divided
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Instructions 

  • In saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter (or beef drippings) then sprinkle in flour. Whisk thoroughly until thin paste forms.
    butter and flour in a sauce pan with a whisk
  • Vigorously mix red wine into flour mixture. Mixture will likely become purple and gooey. Continue cooking over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until sharp alcohol smell is gone.
    red wine, butter, and flour in a sauce pan
  • Slowly pour in ½ cup of beef broth. Whisk vigorously to combine.
  • Once beef broth is incorporated, pour in remaining broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring mixture to boil and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make it Gluten Free: Use 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour in place of the all-purpose flour. Make sure your Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free, too.
  • Make it Paleo: Use 2 tablespoons cassava flour in place of the all-purpose flour.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 69kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 294mg, Potassium: 59mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 175IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 8mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 1g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Kathleen says

    Posted on 1/26/23 at 11:29 am

    I didn’t have red wine or droppings but it still came out pretty good!4 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/26/23 at 4:51 pm

      That’s great! Thanks for the review, Kathleen!

      Reply
  2. Tina says

    Posted on 12/25/22 at 10:19 am

    Huge hit with my family!5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/26/22 at 11:15 pm

      Love to hear that! Thanks so much for your review, Tina!

      Reply
  3. Lynne Buckie Baker says

    Posted on 12/24/22 at 2:15 pm

    Can I make this ahead and reheat it?

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/27/22 at 8:31 am

      Sure, that should be fine!

      Reply
  4. Rhonda says

    Posted on 12/23/22 at 12:35 pm

    Delicious! I added some thyme to it.5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/26/22 at 11:39 pm

      Thank you so much, Rhonda!

      Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    Posted on 12/20/22 at 12:29 am

    Is this any red wine or red cooking wine?

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/22/22 at 8:02 am

      Any red wine should do!

      Reply
  6. Barb says

    Posted on 12/18/22 at 8:15 am

    Could this be made ahead and then add beef drippings when roast is done?

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/26/22 at 11:47 pm

      You need the drippings to form the base of the au jus. You could make the au jus without the drippings, but if you then add drippings later, they’ll throw off the consistency and flavor of the au jus.

      Reply
  7. Randa says

    Posted on 12/9/22 at 10:27 am

    Thank you so much for this. This quick recipe helped me so much when I was in a pinch!

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/9/22 at 2:45 pm

      So glad, Randa!

      Reply
  8. Shawn says

    Posted on 12/6/22 at 4:03 pm

    TO spike it add 1tsp horseradish and red wine.4 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 12/7/22 at 3:47 pm

      Hi Shawn, we already call for red wine in the recipe, but you could absolutely add horseradish if you’d like!

      Reply
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