Brown Gravy
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 (makes about 4 cups)
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Calories
142 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Brown Gravy
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This easy brown gravy recipe has that deep, rich savory flavor you crave but doesn't rely on drippings! It adds warmth and comfort to any meal with just a few pantry ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4.5 cups beef broth (or stock)
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste I use Better Than Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt & pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pot or large saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking almost constantly, for about 4-5 minutes or until the roux smells toasted and it's reached a nice golden/light brown color (but don't let it burn).
- Whisk the broth in gradually, followed by the Worcestershire sauce, bouillon paste, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. If you happen to have some pan drippings from a beef roast, you can add them in at this time.
- Increase the heat to medium high, then cook the gravy for another 5-7 minutes, or until it's thickened up to your liking, whisking fairly often to ensure it's smooth. If it gets too thick, add a splash more broth. Season with salt & pepper to taste. The gravy will thicken more as it cools (and when reheating if making it ahead).
Notes
- Serving size really depends on how much gravy people decide to pour on their plates.
- This recipe makes about 4 cups total of gravy, but feel free to halve every ingredient to make a half batch. The gravy will keep for a few days in the fridge, so it's great for leftovers if you decide to make the full batch.
- The color of your gravy will vary depending on what brand of beef broth you use and how dark you cook the roux. Anything from a lighter to darker brown is fine!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
610mg
(25%)
Potassium
100mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
358IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8(makes about 4 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 610mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 358IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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