Easy Au Jus (No Drippings Needed)

5 from 232 votes

Easy Au Jus (No Drippings Needed)

This easy au jus sauce is perfect for prime rib, roast beef, and French dip. It's a simple, flavorful sauce that can be made with or without drippings! All you need are basic ingredients like beef broth, butter, and Worcestershire sauce for a light sauce or gravy that pairs perfectly with any beef recipe.

Cook Time5

Total Time5

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: American, French

Servings:

Calories: 34kcal

Ingredients

2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons butter and/or beef drippings
½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
salt & pepper to taste
⅛ teaspoon garlic & onion powder (optional)
1 tablespoon flour (optional) for a thicker au jus

Instructions

Add butter or drippings: Over medium heat, melt the butter and/or drippings in a saucepan. If using, add the flour and garlic & onion powder and stir together for 1 to 2 minutes.
2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon flour, ⅛ teaspoon garlic & onion powder
Add beef broth: Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, and whisk to combine. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Note: It should thicken slightly if using flour.
2 cups beef broth, ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Season and serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve with prime rib, roast beef, or French dip.
salt & pepper

Notes

Makes 2 cups of au jus. Note: Recipe photos did not use flour.

Serve with our Prime Rib Roast recipe.

Leftovers: Store leftover au jus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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