This au jus is the perfect accompaniment for my Easiest Prime Rib Ever recipe to complete the perfect holiday meal. As simple as au jus is, it adds the perfect finishing touch to your prime rib dinner.
Tips for this recipe
- Adding drippings from the roast is key!
- Make ahead then add roast drippings right before serving.
- For best flavor do not substitute beef broth or stock for consomme.
- Got any left? Freeze in an ice cube tray.
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Au Jus
As simple as au jus is, it adds the perfect finishing touch to your prime rib dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ shallot finely chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cans beef consommé you should be able to find it with all of the other canned soups
- ¼ cup drippings from your prime rib
Instructions
- Melt butter on low in a large skillet.
- Add chopped shallots to the butter, turn heat to medium and saute for a couple of minutes until softened.
- Add flour to the butter and shallot mixture and cook a minute longer.
- Pouring consommé in a slow stream, whisk sauce until it comes to a bubble.
- Once roast is done, add drippings and whisk to incorporate.
- Simmer over low heat until ready to serve along side your prime rib.
