Brown Gravy without Drippings

A ladle of gravy being poured onto mashed potatoes with a roll and peas.

This homemade brown gravy is rich, savory, and absolutely packed with flavor. Just one spoonful transforms any meal into a cozy classic. Best of all, you can whip it up ahead of time, so a delicious, garlicky drizzle is always just moments away from your table. You won’t want to miss how easy (and tasty) this recipe really is!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Sauces and Condiments

Cuisine: French

Servings:

Calories: 59kcal

Author: Tristin - Home Cooked Harvest

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low sodium beef broth
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2 large garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add in the flour. Whisk constantly for about 5 minutes until it turns golden brown.
Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly pour in the beef and chicken broth, constantly whisking to avoid lumps. Whisk until smooth.
Next, whisk in the worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and ground pepper.
Increase the heat and bring up to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the gravy is thick and smooth.
Add salt and more pepper to taste if needed. If the gravy gets too thick, whisk in a little warm water or broth to loosen it up.

Notes

Taste the gravy. You have full control over the flavor. Add more Worcestershire sauce or even some soy sauce to give it something extra.
Top with fresh herbs. This is optional, but adding a sprig of rosemary will make the gravy look extra festive.
Use it in your cooking. Make a double batch of gravy and then cook some small pork or beef patties in them for even more flavor.
Gravy will last in an airtight container for one week.

* Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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