Description
This easy beef brown gravy is rich, savory, and perfect for adding comfort to mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or over a juicy steak. It comes together in under 20 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon beef base or 1 bouillon cube
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming.
- Whisk in flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and bubbling to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth and beef base, ensuring no lumps form.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, whisking continuously, until thickened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve hot over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, steak, or meatloaf.
Notes
- For mushroom gravy, sauté sliced mushrooms in butter before adding flour.
- Add dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for a herbal twist.
- Deglaze with red wine before adding broth for a deeper flavor.
- Use low-sodium broth and omit extra salt for a healthier version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
