Description
A rich, velvety Brown Gravy without drippings made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for mashed potatoes, meatloaf, roasted vegetables, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 3 cups Beef Broth
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a medium saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Melt the butter in the pan, then whisk in the flour until smooth and slightly golden.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the gravy simmer for 5–7 minutes, whisking often, until thickened to your liking.
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning. For extra richness, whisk in a small pat of butter at the end.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour generously over your favorite side dish and savor that velvety goodness.
Notes
- Whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
- If gravy becomes too thick, thin with a splash of warm broth.
- For extra richness, finish with cream or butter.
- Store in fridge for 3–4 days or freeze in small portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg