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The Ultimate Homemade Brown Gravy (No Drippings Needed)

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Make a rich, savory brown gravy from scratch using basic pantry staples. This recipe creates a velvety sauce perfect for mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or roast beef without needing meat drippings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for deeper color/flavor)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk the flour into the melted butter. Cook this mixture, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes until it forms a smooth, light brown paste (this is your roux). Do not let it burn.
  3. Gradually whisk in the beef broth and chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Continue whisking until the liquid is smooth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. The gravy will begin to thicken as it heats.
  5. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, if using.
  6. Allow the gravy to simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired thickness. If you need it thicker, simmer for a few more minutes.
  7. Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving hot.

Notes

  • For a darker color, cook the roux for an extra minute until it reaches a deep peanut butter color.
  • If the gravy becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a tablespoon of warm broth or water until the consistency is correct.
  • To make a savory beef gravy, use only beef broth instead of the blend.

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