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Brown Gravy Recipe

Learning how to make brown gravy (no drippings required!) has upped my meal game and saved the day more times than I can count!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste or powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium pot set over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until there is no raw flour visible.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    whisking a roux in a pot.
  • Slowly whisk in the beef broth.
    2 cups low-sodium beef broth
    stirring beef broth into a roux in a pot.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Increase the heat until the gravy begins to simmer. Reduce the heat to maintain the simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring often. Remove from the heat and serve.
    simmering brown gravy in a pot with a whisk.

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Notes

Storage: Store brown gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.3mg