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The Ultimate Homemade Brown Gravy (No Drippings Needed) – Rich, Velvety, and Ready in 15 Minutes

Thick, rich homemade brown gravy being poured from a white gravy boat onto a mound of creamy mashed potatoes.
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Make rich, savory homemade brown gravy from scratch in just 15 minutes. This easy stovetop gravy uses beef broth and requires no meat drippings, resulting in a velvety sauce perfect for mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or chicken.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk the flour into the melted butter until a smooth paste, called a roux, forms. Cook the roux for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns a light peanut butter color. This cooks out the raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly whisk in the beef broth, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form before adding more liquid. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Taste the gravy and season generously with salt and black pepper. If the gravy is too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of hot water or broth until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Serve this comfort food gravy immediately over your favorite dishes.

Notes

  • For a darker brown color, cook the roux for an extra 2 to 3 minutes until it reaches a deeper brown shade before adding the broth.
  • If you want a smoother, velvety texture, strain the finished gravy through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
  • You can make a brown gravy mix ahead of time by combining the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme in an airtight container. Store this pantry staple mix for later use.

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