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The Best Homemade Brown Gravy (No Drippings Needed)

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Make rich, savory homemade brown gravy from scratch using simple pantry staples. This recipe delivers a velvety texture perfect for mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or roast beef, without needing any meat pan drippings.

Ingredients

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  • 60 g salted butter
  • 35 g all-purpose flour
  • 480 ml beef broth (or chicken or vegetable broth)
  • 0.5 g dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk the flour into the melted butter until a smooth paste, called a roux, forms. Cook the roux for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns a light brown color. This step removes the raw flour taste.
  3. Slowly pour in the broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, still whisking occasionally. The gravy will begin to thicken as it heats.
  5. Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Taste the gravy and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the gravy reaches your desired thickness and has a rich, savory flavor. If you need to thicken it more, mix 1 teaspoon of flour with 1 tablespoon of cold water and whisk this slurry into the simmering gravy.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite comfort food dishes.

Notes

  • For a deeper color, cook the roux for an extra minute until it reaches a darker brown shade before adding the liquid.
  • This recipe works well with chicken or vegetable broth if you are avoiding beef.
  • If the gravy becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a small amount of warm broth or water to reach the correct consistency.

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