Homemade Brown Gravy

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5

245 reviews
Excellent
  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    139 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Brown Gravy

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This Homemade Brown Gravy recipe uses beef broth seasoned with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry. It delivers a smooth, savory gravy with a rich yet straightforward flavor, ideal for enhancing meats and mashed potatoes. The method is direct, allowing for a controlled thickness to suit your preference.

Description

Homemade Brown Gravy is crafted from beef broth with key seasonings such as garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and Worcestershire sauce that add depth to the savory base. The gravy thickens as cornstarch mixed with cold water is whisked in, forming a smooth sauce with a balanced texture. This approach avoids lumps and gives you a consistent, glossy finish.

The gravy is served warm, pairing well with roasted, grilled, or pan-fried meats, as well as side dishes like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables to enrich their taste.

The recipe is straightforward, beginning with bringing the broth to a boil before seasoning and thickening, making it accessible for cooks seeking a classic brown gravy with predictable results and reasonable control over its flavor and consistency.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup water cold
  • 3 Tbsp corn starch

Instructions

  1. Bring the beef broth to the boil over medium high heat.
  2. Then stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper and the Worcestershire Sauce.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the cold water and corn starch until the corn starch is fully dissolved.
  4. Whisk this mixture into the sauce pan and continue to whisk until the gravy has thickened.
  5. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 3075mg (128%) Potassium 378mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 51mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 139 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 3075mg 128%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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