Description
This Easy Beef Brown Gravy recipe delivers a rich, savory sauce made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for enhancing meats, mashed potatoes, and vegetables, it comes together quickly in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight meals or comforting family dinners. Its classic, hearty flavor and smooth texture bring a warm, home-cooked feel to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups beef stock or broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: Begin by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, taking care not to let it brown to ensure a smooth, creamy base for the gravy.
- Create a Roux: Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously for about two minutes until the mixture turns golden brown, developing a nutty flavor essential for perfect brown gravy.
- Gradually Add Beef Stock: Slowly pour the beef stock into the roux while whisking constantly. This prevents lumps and creates a silky, smooth gravy base.
- Season and Simmer: Add onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat and allow the gravy to simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Final Adjustments: Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if needed. If the gravy is too thick, stir in a bit more beef stock or water to reach the perfect consistency.
Notes
- Use fresh, homemade, or high-quality store-bought beef stock for the best flavor.
- Whisk constantly while adding flour and stock to avoid lumps and ensure smoothness.
- Keep heat at medium to low when simmering to prevent burning.
- Season gradually and taste often for a perfectly balanced gravy.
- Don’t skip Worcestershire sauce—it adds essential umami flavor.
- This recipe can be customized with mushrooms, herbs, red wine, or spices as desired.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blends.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg