Mushroom Gravy Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Course
Condiments
Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Description
The preparation begins with gently cooking onions and grated carrot in olive oil until soft and golden, contributing natural sweetness and depth. Thinly sliced mushrooms are then added and sautéed until tender, bringing the central earthy flavor to the gravy. A mixture of melted butter and flour is whisked in to create a roux, which thickens the sauce without lumps.
Chicken broth combined with milk is added gradually, bringing the gravy to a light boil and stirring until smooth and creamy. Salt and pepper balance the flavor, resulting in a sauce that is both rich and smooth with visible bits of mushroom and carrot for texture. The gravy is slightly thickened but remains pourable once cooled and can be adjusted by adding more flour or liquid during cooking.
This mushroom gravy complements roast meats, poultry, or mashed potatoes, lending moisture and umami depth. Its creamy consistency and subtle seasoning allow it to blend well with various dishes as a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot finely grated, medium
- 1/4 cup onion finely diced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb mushroom about 6, thinly sliced
- 4 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 3 1/2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 chicken broth or stock, 1/2 cup
- 1 milk any kind, 1/2 cup
- salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 3 Tbsp of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Sautee onion and carrot until soft and golden (5 minutes), stirring often.
- Add mushrooms and sautee until soft (5 minutes), stirring often.
- Increase to medium high heat and add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth and 1 1/2 cps milk, bring to a light boil. Salt and pepper to taste and stir till dissolved.
- Melt 4 Tbsp butter and stir in 3 1/2 tbsp flour.
- Whisk the butter/flour mix into the gravy. Add more or less of the flour mixture depending on how thick you want the gravy. Remember it will still thicken as it cools. If it gets too thick add some more hot water or milk and return to a light boil again.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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