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.
Why This Recipe Is So Good
- You don’t need to have drippings to make this rich au jus.
- It only takes 5 minutes to make and elevates so many dishes.
- It’s great to accompany prime rib or beef dip sandwiches.
- It’s easily made paleo and gluten-free.
How to Make Au Jus
- Melt butter or drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle over the flour and whisk well until a paste forms; it will not be super thick.
- Pour in the red wine and whisk vigorously. The mixture will become a gooey, purple mess; don’t worry. Continue cooking the mixture over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until the sharp alcohol smell is gone.
- Slowly pour in about 1/2 cup of the beef broth and whisk vigorously to combine. Once the beef broth is incorporated, pour in the remaining broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with plenty of salt.
What is Au Jus?
Au jus is a French culinary term and it is a sauce made from the liquid with the juices of the meat you are cooking. It’s a natural way to enhance the flavor of your meat dishes. The beauty of my au jus recipe, however, is that this can be made without the dripping and still be a tasty accompaniment!
A Classic but Easy Sauce
Au jus is such a great recipe to have in your arsenal. It is such an easy and quick way to serve a restaurant-quality meal. You only need five ingredients and 5 minutes – what could be better?!
Whether or not you make this au jus with drippings or butter, it will be rich and delicious. You don’t need an expensive red wine either, just something with a bit of body like a malbec or shiraz.
What Do You Use With It?
In the simplest terms, au jus is a thinner type of 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 to really make your meal come alive. Serve over beef and noodles or with beef sliders for dipping.
Top Tips to Make
- Make paleo or gluten-free flour to make this sauce paleo or gluten-free.
- Keep whisking the jus as you make it so that it is silky smooth.
- Au jus keeps well covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and it can also be frozen.
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Au Jus Recipe
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.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or beef drippings
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour See Note for gluten free or paleo
- 1/4 cup red wine or beef broth
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Melt butter or drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle over the flour and whisk well until a paste forms; it will not be super thick.
- Pour in the red wine and whisk vigorously. The mixture will become a gooey, purple mess; don’t worry. Continue cooking the mixture over medium-high heat for 2 minutes or until the sharp alcohol smell is gone.
- Slowly pour in about 1/2 cup of the beef broth and whisk vigorously to combine. Once the beef broth is incorporated, pour in the remaining broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Season with plenty of salt and pepper and serve with prime rib, French dip sandwiches, or whatever else you like.
Recipe Notes
For gluten-free: Use 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour in place of the all-purpose flour.
For paleo: Use 2 tablespoons cassava flour in place of the all-purpose flour.
Easy and delicious
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