Brown Gravy Recipe

This easy brown gravy is made with beef stock and thickened with roux made of flour and butter! No drippings required and ready in under 10 minutes! The perfect gravy to serve during the holidays for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

Brown gravy is a delicious sauce made from beef stock and thickened with roux, a flour and butter mixture. Its easier than you think to make gravy from scratch and tastes so much better than the packaged gravy powder!

This easy homemade brown gravy requires no drippings but instead is flavored with garlic powder, onion powder, and bay leaf for a savory sauce thats great on anything.

Its great to make for the holidays and to have on the table for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It goes great on turkey, mashed potatoes, and roasted vegetables.

Brown gravy is a sauce traditionally made from drippings from roasted meat. Its served alongside meat as well as roasted vegetables. It can also be made from beef stock and thickened with a roux made of flour and butter.

Brown gravy will thicken as it sets and cools. You can reheat it on the stovetop or the microwave while stirring occasionally.

To prevent lumps, add a small amount of stock in slowly and stir vigorously with a whisk. Once smooth and lump free, add the remaining stock while continuously stirring.

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Easy Brown Gravy (no drippings)

This easy brown gravy is made with beef stock and thickened with roux made of flour and butter! No drippings required and ready in under 10 minutes!

Prep: 3min

Total: 8min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 124 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 745 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 cup beef broth (or beef stock)
• 6 Tablespoons flour (see Note 1)
• 3 ½ Tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon base ((optional); See Note 2)
• bay leaf ((optional))

Instruction:

1. Make roux: Add butter and flour to a large pot and stir continuously until a roux is formed, about 2 minutes.
2. Add beef broth and spices: Slowly pour in half the beef broth while stirring vigorously with a whisk. This will help prevent lumps. Once smooth and lump-free, add the rest of the beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, beef bouillon base (if using), and bay leaf (if using).
3. Thicken: Let the gravy boil until thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Brown Gravy Recipe

This easy Brown Gravy Recipe can be made in 10 minutes with NO drippings needed! Learn 3 secret ingredients to add the best depth of flavor, plus a chef-inspired finishing technique for a smooth, silky finish!

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 69 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 702 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cube beef bouillon (or 1 tsp better than bouillon)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2-3 drops Kitchen Bouquet browning and seasoning sauce (optional)
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 Tablespoon cold unsalted butter

Instruction:

1. Add the chicken broth, beef broth, beef bouillon, onion and garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce to a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.
2. If a darker color is desired, add 2-3 drops of Kitchen Bouquet browning and seasoning sauce.
3. Combine the cold water and corn starch in a small Tupperware with a lid. Shake to combine.
4. Bring gravy to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch mixture. Decrease to medium low. Continue to whisk to ensure that it blends in smoothly.
5. Let it gently simmer until its of desired thickness. The longer it simmers, the more concentrated the flavor will become.
6. Remove from heat. Swirl in one tablespoon COLD butter just before serving. This adds a silky, velvety finish.

How To Make Gravy With Flour …. (Brown Gravy Recipe)

FAQ

How do I make my gravy more brown?

How is gravy made from scratch?

1. Dissolve stock cubes or powder in boiling water;
2. Melt butter in saucepan and mix in flour;
3. Pour in stock water while whisking and cook 1.5 minutes until thickened. DONE!

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