his 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. It’s 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 that’s great on anything.
AD
It’s 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.
INGREDIENTS
- Beef stock or beef broth – Use a good quality beef stock or beef broth. Check the ingredients and avoid ones with any artificial ingredients or flavorings.
- Flour – Use all purpose flour.
- Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter.
- Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaf.
HOW TO MAKE BROWN GRAVY
- Melt the butter in a large pan and add the flour. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until a thick paste forms, called a roux.
- Add a bit of beef stock at a time and stir vigorously with the roux until it’s smooth and lump free. Add the rest of the beef stock, onion powder, garlic powder, and bay leaf.
- Boil until thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!
AD
WAYS TO SERVE BROWN GRAVY
Serve this gravy with any of the following for a delicious meal!
AD
What is brown gravy?
Brown gravy is a sauce traditionally made from drippings from roasted meat. It’s 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.
How do I reheat brown gravy?
Brown gravy will thicken as it sets and cools. You can reheat it on the stovetop or the microwave while stirring occasionally.
How do I prevent lumps in my gravy?
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.
I hope you enjoy this recipe
Thanks so much for stopping by! 🧡