Ultimate Homemade Brown Gravy (No Drippings Needed)
Make rich, savory brown gravy from scratch using basic pantry staples. This easy stovetop recipe creates a velvety sauce perfect for mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or roasts without needing meat drippings.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk the flour into the melted butter. Cook this roux, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until it turns a light brown color. Do not let it burn.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form before adding more liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, continuing to whisk until the gravy thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve your homemade brown gravy immediately over your favorite comfort foods.
Notes
- For a darker color, cook the roux for an extra minute or two until it reaches a deeper brown shade.
- If the gravy is too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of warm water or broth until you reach your desired consistency.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with mushroom broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15