Description
This Easy Prime Rib Au Jus Sauce is a savory, silky beef sauce made to elevate your next prime rib dinner. In just 15 minutes, using pantry staples and flavorful roast drippings, you can whip up a restaurant-worthy jus at home. Whether you’re preparing a holiday roast or a special weekend meal, this simple yet rich sauce brings out the best in every bite. Perfect for meat lovers, this easy recipe fits right into your collection of quick dinner, easy sauces, holiday meal ideas, and comfort food recipes.
Ingredients
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup prime rib drippings
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, smashed (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
1 tablespoon cold water (to mix with cornstarch)
Instructions
1. Pour beef broth and prime rib drippings into a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper.
3. Simmer the mixture for 10–12 minutes to slightly reduce and concentrate the flavor.
4. If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve.
6. Serve hot in a gravy boat or pour directly over sliced prime rib.
Notes
If your roast drippings are too salty, balance the flavor by adding more broth and a splash of water.
For added depth, consider deglazing your roasting pan directly with the beef broth before transferring to a saucepan.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: au jus, prime rib sauce, beef jus, easy au jus, roast beef dip