Easy Mushroom Gravy
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
133 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Mushroom Gravy
Description
This mushroom gravy recipe begins by cooking mushrooms and onions in butter until tender. Garlic is added and cooked until fragrant, followed by red wine if using, which is reduced to concentrate flavor. Flour is stirred in to thicken the mixture and combined with salt and pepper. Beef broth is added gradually while stirring to ensure a smooth texture and desired thickness. The gravy is simmered briefly to meld the flavors and finish thickening.
The resulting gravy offers a rich, savory taste with a meaty mushroom base and a velvety texture. It complements roasted or grilled meats, mashed potatoes, or vegetable dishes, enhancing them without overpowering.
Notes suggest adding broth slowly to prevent lumps and mention that cornstarch can substitute flour for thickening by making a slurry added near the end of cooking. For a creamy variation, a small amount of heavy cream can be stirred in at the end and simmered briefly.
Ingredients
- ¾ pound mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine optional
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 to 3 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Cook the onions and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add wine and cook until evaporated.
- Add flour & salt & pepper to taste. Cook 1 minute.
- Add broth, a bit at a time stirring after each addition until gravy reaches desired thickness.
- Simmer 2 minutes. Season and serve.
Notes
- Add broth gradually, stirring continuously to maintain a smooth gravy texture.
- Use a cornstarch slurry instead of flour by mixing equal parts cornstarch and water, adding slowly until thickened.
- For a creamy mushroom gravy, stir in about ¼ cup heavy cream and simmer for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 133 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 262IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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