Easy Brown Gravy

5 from 1 vote

This foolproof brown gravy recipe is quick, flavorful, and customizable. Use pan drippings or broth — ideal for turkey, mashed potatoes, and roast dinners!

Prep Time5

Cook Time7

Total Time12

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 25kcal

Author: Sara Smith | Eat Dessert Snack

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1½ cups beef broth
1 teaspoon beef bouillon
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

In a pot or frying pan, melt2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat, and add 2 Tablespoons flour . Mix well. The consistency should be like wet sand.
Cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally to keep the flour and butter cooking evenly. The mixture should turn from a blond to light/medium brown.
Add ¼ cup of warm beef broth (see note 1) at a time, stirring constantly in between each addition. You can use a whisk or a rubber spatula, just make sure to get the lumps out of the mixture before adding more water.
Add all spices:1 teaspoon beef bouillon, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and ½ teaspoon soy sauce ¼ teaspoon salt & ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper Whisk well so there are no lumps. Bring to a boil for 1-2 minute to thicken then remove from heat, pour into a serving dish, and serve.

Notes

Note 1: warming the beef broth or drippings will help prevent the fat/butter from seizing and making lumps in the gravy.

Substitute up to 1 cup (half) of the beef broth with drippings.

When reheating, you may need to add a few Tablespoons of broth or water and whisk smooth.

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