Description
A quick and savory homemade brown gravy recipe that doesn’t require pan drippings, perfect for elevating your meals.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Butter (Can substitute with drippings if available.)
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour (Gluten-free flour blend can be used.)
Flavor Enhancers
- 2 cups Beef broth (Use low-sodium broth if preferred.)
- 1 teaspoon Bouillon (Optional but recommended.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion powder (Use a pinch to taste.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder (Use a pinch to taste.)
- to taste Black pepper
- to taste Salt (Add only if needed after tasting.)
- 1-2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (Optional, but adds great flavor.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
- Whisk in the flour until it forms a smooth paste. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes based on desired depth of flavor.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Add the bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, whisking often. Allow to bubble lightly for 5 to 8 minutes until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt if necessary.
Notes
If the gravy is too thin, simmer longer to thicken. To fix gravy that is too thick, whisk in more broth a splash at a time. Store any leftover gravy in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 90
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 1
