Easy Homemade Brown Gravy Without Drippings
Make rich, savory brown gravy from scratch on the stovetop in under 15 minutes. This recipe uses a simple roux and beef broth, requiring no meat drippings for deep flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk the flour into the melted butter until a smooth paste forms. This is your roux.
- Cook the roux, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes until it turns a light brown color. Do not let it burn.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form before adding more liquid. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring often. It will begin to thicken as it heats.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Continue to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the gravy reaches your desired thickness.
- Taste the gravy and add salt as needed. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or roasted meats.
Notes
- For a deeper brown color, cook the roux for an extra minute or two until it reaches a darker peanut butter shade before adding the liquid.
- If the gravy becomes too thick upon cooling, whisk in a splash of hot beef broth or water to reach the correct consistency.
- This recipe is excellent for making quick gravy for mashed potatoes or roast turkey sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15