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If you love French dip sandwiches or roast beef, this homemade au jus mix is a pantry staple you’ll want to keep on hand.
This easy dry mix comes together in minutes and tastes better than store-bought packets—plus you can make it ahead and store it for quick meals anytime.
Looking for more pantry staples? See all my homemade mixes here.
Why You’ll Love This Au Jus Mix
- Easy to make in minutes
- Stores well for later
- No need to buy packets
- Great for French dip sandwiches and roast beef
Ingredients for Au Jus Mix
- 12 beef bouillon cubes (or 4 tbsp beef bouillon granules)
- 4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
How to Make Au Jus Mix
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor
- Blend until a fine powder forms
- Store in an airtight container or jar
How to Make Au Jus from the Mix
- Mix 4½ teaspoons of the dry mix with 2 cups water
- Heat in a saucepan over medium heat
- Simmer for about 10–15 minutes, until heated and slightly thickened
* This equals one store-bought au jus packet
Perfect for French Dip Sandwiches
This mix is perfect for:
- French dip sandwiches
- Roast beef
- Prime rib
- Dipping sauce for leftovers
You might also like: Brown Gravy Mix
Tips for Best Results
- Use a good-quality bouillon for better flavor
- Store in a sealed jar to keep it fresh
- Label your mix for easy use later
Notes (Gluten-Free + Clean Ingredients)
- This recipe is gluten-free (uses cornstarch instead of flour)
- Some bouillon cubes contain additives—choose a cleaner brand if desired
Storage Tips
- Store dry mix in a cool, dry place
- Keeps for several months
- Prepared au jus lasts:
- Up to 1 week in the fridge
- Can be frozen for later use
FAQs
Can I make this without MSG?
Yes—use an MSG-free bouillon brand.
Can I freeze au jus?
Yes—freeze in small portions for easy use.
How do I thicken au jus?
Add a little extra cornstarch while heating.
- 12 beef bouillon cubes or 4 tbsp beef bouillon granules
- 4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
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Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor
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Blend until a fine powder forms
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Store in an airtight container or jar
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Mix 4½ teaspoons of the dry mix with 2 cups water
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Heat in a saucepan over medium heat
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Simmer for about 10–15 minutes, until heated and slightly thickened
This equals one store-bought au jus packet
Use a good-quality bouillon for better flavor
Store in a sealed jar to keep it fresh
Label your mix for easy use later
Related Homemade Mixes
- beef gravy mix
- sloppy joe mix recipe
- chili seasoning mix
- chicken gravy mix
- cream of chicken soup mix
- onion soup mix
- Italian dressing mix
- Shake and Bake mix
- guacamole seasoning mix
- ranch dressing mix
Follow my Homemade Mixes & Pantry Staples board on Pinterest.
Recipe reads 12 bouillon cubes (not 2). Each bouillon cube equals 1 tsp. 3 tsp=1Tbsp. 12 tsp=4Tbsp, thus 12 cubes = 4 Tbsp.
Hope that helps.
I am going to make this as soon as my budget allows.
I love French Dip sandwiches but I am on a low carb eating plan for medical reasons. So what I do is make 2 Chaffles (search on Pinterest – tons of recipes) and pile on the deli roast beef. Then I make Au Jus to dip it in. It makes me feel like normal again!! Of course, I have been using the commercially made Au Jus mix or liquid from the store so after I get my pay check, I’ll be able to get the ingredients to make this myself. I am guessing that I will save a good amount of money!!
I looked at the ingredients on the Orrington Farms Au Jus Mix. It has “natural flavor” and “yeast extract”, both of which are euphemisms for MSG.
I use this recipe to make the Mississippi Pot Roast. It turns out perfect every time.
I store the aux jous mix in a quart mason/ball jar.
Tapioca starch
Xanthan gum
I enjoyed this recipe. When heating this up, I added a little bit of meat drippings and a drop or 2 of kitchen bouquet for color. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Hi! I’m not sure where you are seeing that? The recipe says that 12 bouillon cubes equals 4 tablespoons of the granular kind, so 3 bouillon cubes equals 1 tablespoon.
2 beef bouillon cubes equal 4 TABLESPOONS of the granular version? I just want to make sure that is correct (and that it should not read 2 cubes equal 4 teaspoons). I use a granular/powder version of beef bouillon (that is gluten free) but that seems like a LOT. Please verify. Thank you!
What can be used to replace the corn starch?
I used to add it to my beef stroganoff sauce.
Add 1tsp of Werchershire sauce to the au jus. It gives it a great taste.
Hi! I haven’t measured it, but 4 1/2 tsp. equals one packet of au jus mix. I’m guessing maybe about 5 packets?
How many packets would this recipe equal please? Thanks!
Add to a roast in the crock pot with other “Mississippi Roast” recipes!
If you would like your sauce to taste more like the fancy restaurants sub 1 cup of water with 1 cup strong black coffee.
Hi! Most people use au jus sauce to dip roast beef sandwiches into. It’s delicious!
I have a quick Question
What is Au jus Mix used
For?