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Learn how to make the best Prime Rib Au Jus with only 3 simple ingredients, plus pan drippings, following my easy recipe! It takes just 5 minutes to make and is the most delicious au jus for beef. Plus, homemade beef au jus is perfect for keeping your leftovers nice and juicy!
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Prime Rib Au Jus
Roast Beef is one of my favorite meals to make for my family - especially prime rib! Whenever I make prime rib at home, I like to save the pan drippings to make a sauce. It's the best way to keep the meat tender and moist even when reheating it. You can even use it to make Leftover Roast Beef Sandwiches!
Prime rib pan drippings are just what you need to make the most incredible homemade prime rib au jus recipe for beef! Using an easy 5-minute method, I will show you how to make au jus with a beef base from prime rib drippings and 3 other simple ingredients.
I also love making roast beef! It is so good when paired with my Dutch oven pot roast recipe. Pair Au Jus with your holiday prime rib or smoked beef brisket. It adds juice and makes all beef recipes just a bit better. Enjoy!
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Au Jus Recipe Ingredients
- beef stock or beef drippings from prime rib or your favorite roast
- Worcestershire sauce
- red wine
- sea salt and black pepper to taste, optional
How to Make Au Jus for Prime Rib
- Place the roasting pan from cooking prime rib on the stove over low heat after removing the roast from the pan. If you prefer, you can also use a separate pan to cook the beef au jus.
- Whisk Worcestershire Sauce and Red Wine into the dish along with drippings from the beef. If using the original roasting pan, scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor. A wooden spoon works best for this.
- Add Beef Broth or juices from the prime rib. Bring to a simmer. Serve hot with sliced prime rib, and enjoy!
Another prime rib sauce that I love to use along with this one is horseradish sauce. Or, try my Espagnole Sauce!
What is Au Jus?
Au jus is a light sauce made from the pan drippings of beef, pork, or chicken. Beef au jus is a common dipping sauce for roast beef sandwiches like the French Dip Sandwich, and pairs especially well with prime rib.
Can I Use Beef Broth Instead of Beef Au Jus
Beef broth can be used as a substitute for pan drippings. You will not get the depth of flavor from the drippings but it is a great substitute when in a pinch.
How to Store Au Jus for Prime Rib
Allow your beef au jus to cool, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
How to Freeze Au Jus
Let your au jus cool first, then store in an airtight, freezer-safe container with enough room for expansion at the top (at least an inch of space). Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and reheat on low heat over the stove. Alternatively, store in an ice cube tray, then transfer to a freezer bag, for individual portions of au jus.
Au Jus FAQs
Gravy is thicker than au jus, typically using a thickener such as cornstarch or flour, and is poured over a meal, while au jus uses no thickener and is most often used as a light sauce for dipping.
Beef au jus sauce uses the drippings of a beef roast, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth or the juices from roast beef, and red wine.
Use a dry red drinking wine, not a cooking wine, for best results. The au jus will contain the flavors of the wine you use, so you want to use one you will enjoy.
Prime Rib Recipes
Try one of my amazing prime rib recipes for au jus! Follow my guide on the Best Way to Cook Prime Rib Roast and pick your favorite above. For more sauce ideas, try more of our Sauces for Meat Recipes!
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Au Jus
Equipment
- Roasting pan from roast beef, or saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth or juices from prime rib
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup red wine
- drippings from prime rib
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
Instructions
- Place the roasting pan from cooking prime rib on the stove over low heat after removing the roast from the pan. If you prefer, you can also use a separate pan to cook the beef au jus.Whisk Worcestershire Sauce and Red Wine into the dish along with drippings from the beef. If using the original roasting pan, scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor. A wooden spoon works best for this.1 cup red wine, drippings from prime rib, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Add Beef Broth or juices from the prime rib. Bring to a simmer. Serve hot with sliced prime rib, and enjoy!1 cup beef broth
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Notes
- Allow your beef au jus to cool, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Let your au jus cool first, then store in an airtight, freezer-safe container with enough room for expansion at the top (at least an inch of space). Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and reheat on low heat over the stove. Alternatively, store in an ice cube tray, then transfer to a freezer bag, for individual portions of au jus.
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Donna says
Love this site.Very easy to understand.
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much, Donna!
Mary says
Can you make au jus with just beef broth and Worcestershire sauce ?
Em Beitel says
Yes, absolutely. Just substitute the wine for more broth. Enjoy!
Deborah says
I am not a fan of Worcestershire sauce is it necessary? better yet can you just use beef brother and drippings?
Em Beitel says
Hi Deborah! Worcestershire sauce adds some flavor, but it isn't necessary. You can use just beef broth and drippings if you prefer. The taste will be different, but it will still be an au jus! Enjoy!
Jodi Cassell says
Love this simple recipe - all you need for a great au jus! I looked at another recipe that has all sorts of things in it, then found your more highly rated recipe that made a lot more sense. Thank you!!! Now I will follow your recipe site for sure!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Jodi! We're so glad you enjoyed it and that we could be of help to you!