Homemade Brown Gravy

Brown gravy in a bowl sitting on a green dish towel.

5 from 5 votes

This Homemade Brown Gravy starts with a roux and is flavored with beef stock and seasonings. It comes together in about 10 minutes, and no drippings are needed. A tasty homemade brown gravy recipe that's easy and perfect for the dinner table.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 65kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
¼-½ cup water
1 (15oz.) can beef broth or beef stock You can also use chicken broth.
½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper

Instructions

Make the roux: Add butter to a hot skillet and melt. Add flour and seasonings and stir for about 2 minutes continuously until a roux is formed.
Add beef broth and water: Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring vigorously with a whisk. This will help prevent lumps. Once smooth and lump-free, add the water.
Thicken: Let the gravy boil until thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Taste and season more if desired.

Notes

Broth: You can also use chicken or turkey broth.
Pan Drippings: Use the pan drippings from a roasted turkey during the holidays.
To Thicken Gravy: If you find yourself with thin gravy, it is easy to thicken it up. First, you will make a slurry of cornstarch and water. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water to a cup and stir. Slowly whisk the cornstarch mixture into the simmering gravy, whisking well. Cook to whisk until you get the desired thickness.
To Thin Gravy: Add more liquid to the simmering gravy if you prefer a thinner consistency. You can use more water or beef broth.

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