Description
This Easy Beef Brown Gravy recipe is a classic comfort food staple that comes together in just 15 minutes. Made with simple ingredients like butter, flour, and beef broth, it’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for elevating mashed potatoes, meatloaf, roast beef, or any hearty dish. The gravy is smooth, velvety, and can be customized with Worcestershire sauce and spices for a deliciously savory finish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until fully liquefied but not browned.
- Make the Roux: Whisk in the flour to the melted butter, stirring constantly to create a smooth mixture. Cook this roux for 1–2 minutes until it turns golden brown and bubbly, which develops a nutty flavor.
- Add Beef Broth: Gradually pour in beef broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps, ensuring a smooth gravy base.
- Season the Gravy: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to infuse the gravy with classic savory flavors.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 4–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the gravy thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the gravy and add salt as needed. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, meatloaf, roast beef, or your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute butter with pan drippings from cooked beef.
- Add a splash of cream or a pat of butter at the end for a silky smooth finish.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this gravy suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
