Description
This Easy Beef Brown Gravy recipe provides a rich, smooth, and flavorful gravy perfect for complementing mashed potatoes, meatloaf, roast beef, or rice. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked on the stovetop, it’s a quick and versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Gravy Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until fully melted and beginning to foam.
- Make the Roux: Whisk in the all-purpose flour and continue cooking for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture turns a golden brown color and emits a slightly nutty aroma, which helps develop the rich flavor of the gravy.
- Add Beef Broth: Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously to prevent any lumps from forming. This ensures a smooth consistency.
- Season the Gravy: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to infuse the gravy with depth and savory notes.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook for 5–7 minutes, whisking often, until the gravy thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the gravy and season with salt as needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve: Serve the hot beef brown gravy over mashed potatoes, meatloaf, roast beef, or rice for an enhanced meal experience.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with pan drippings from cooked meat.
- If you prefer an extra smooth gravy, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
- This gravy can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
