Recipes Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Gravy Recipes Beef au Jus 4.7 (224) 162 Reviews 19 Photos A homemade au jus that's full of flavor. This recipe is the most minimalist method for making a quick au jus for your prime rib of beef or French dip sandwiches. By John Mitzewich John Mitzewich John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on November 15, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 19 19 19 19 19 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts This au jus recipe is full of rich, meaty flavor and will pair perfectly with your next prime rib roast. Meredith Food Studio What Is Au Jus? Au jus (pronounced "oh zhoo") is a French term that means "with juice." The sauce is typically used to enhance meat's flavor and is made from the meat itself. It's commonly paired with prime rib or French dip sandwiches. Au jus can be served on or in the main dish or alongside the food for dipping. How to Make Au Jus You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Au Jus Ingredients These are the ingredients you'll need to make from-scratch au jus: Beef drippings: Of course, this perfect au jus starts with beef drippings. Flour: All-purpose flour thickens the beef au jus. Broth: Use store-bought or homemade beef broth. Seasonings: This flavorful au jus is simply seasoned with salt and pepper. How to Make Au Jus for Prime Rib (or Anything Else) Here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade au jus recipe: Melt the drippings in a skillet, whisk in the flour until thick, then stir in the broth and season to taste. Serve this au jus alongside Chef John's Perfect Prime Rib. Chef's Note I like to use beef fat drippings from a prime rib or other roast beef.Continue to boil for 1 or 2 more minutes if you prefer a slightly thicker au jus. How to Store Au Jus If you have leftover au jus, you can transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to three days. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Can You Freeze Au Jus? Yes, au jus freezes well — and freezing it is a great make-ahead move. Simply pour it into a freezer-safe container (make sure to leave enough room at the top for expansion) and freeze for up to three months. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays if you think you'll use just a bit at a time. Reheat the au jus gently on the stove. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Made this pretty much as-is, but I did add maybe a tablespoon of soy sauce," says Grumpy77. "It was absolutely fantastic!" "I made this to go along with a prime rib roast as well as a horseradish sauce," according to Judy Corrado. "Very tasteful and easy to make and will make again." "Wonderful," raves Cheeseball. "I used this on mini cheesy beef sandwiches. The beef I had was pre-packaged and pre-cooked and this recipe really brought it back to life." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients ¼ cup beef drippings 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef broth salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions Melt drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add beef broth gradually, whisking constantly, then increase heat to high and bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Meredith Food Studio I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 53 Calories 1g Fat 2g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 53 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 18mg 6% Sodium 440mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Protein 8g 16% Calcium 11mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 105mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved