Brown Gravy
Brown Gravy is a rich, savory comfort sauce made with a simple roux and beef broth, perfect for enhancing mashed potatoes, roasted meats, and casseroles. This quick and easy recipe uses pantry staples, comes together in under 15 minutes, and can be customized with various herbs, spices, and ingredient substitutions to suit dietary needs and flavor preferences.
Ingredients
Instructions
Melt the butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Once fully melted, whisk in the all-purpose flour to create a smooth paste called a roux. Continue cooking and stirring constantly until the roux turns a golden brown color, developing a nutty flavor essential for great Brown Gravy.
Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. This ensures a silky texture and even thickening. Stir constantly as the mixture begins to simmer.
Add onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Let the gravy simmer gently for several minutes, stirring often until it thickens to your preferred consistency and the flavors meld beautifully.
If the gravy is too thick, whisk in additional broth or water until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Optionally strain the gravy for a perfectly smooth texture. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, roasted meats, or your favorite dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1/4 cup
- Calories
- 70 calories
- Sugar Content
- 0g
- Sodium Content
- 400mg
- Fat Content
- 4.5g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 3g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 1.5g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 6g
- Fiber Content
- 0g
- Protein Content
- 1g
- Cholesterol Content
- 15mg
