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Classic Brown Gravy Recipe
No need for a packet, you can make mouthwatering brown gravy in about 15 minutes, and with NO pan drippings!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 112 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups beef broth reduced sodium
- 2/3 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground thyme
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2-3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp cold unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Add beef broth, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper to a saucepan and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Bring to a boil.
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THICKEN
- In a small mixing bowl, add cold water and cornstarch and whisk together until smooth.
- Pour cornstarch mixture into boiling broth mixture, whisking as you add it. Reduce heat to MED-LOW and simmer until gravy is thickened to your liking. Whisk often as it simmers to ensure the gravy stays smooth.
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FINISH AND SERVE
- Taste and adjust seasonings (salt and pepper) if necessary.
- Remove from heat and add cold butter, stirring until it melts into the gravy.
- Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Recipe makes approximately 2 cups of gravy, and can easily be doubled (or more) for larger gatherings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
112kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
1527mg
(64%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1527mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.