Description
Homemade brown gravy is a rich, savory sauce made from the drippings of cooked meat, combined with flour and broth, known for its deep flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients
- Beef drippings: 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
- Beef broth: 2 cups (preferably low-sodium)
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Create the roux by heating beef drippings in a saucepan, sautéing onions until translucent, then adding garlic and flour.
- Add the beef broth gradually, whisking to avoid lumps.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and black pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the gravy, adjust seasoning, and serve warm over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the roux.
- Gradually whisk in the broth to prevent lumps.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: homemade brown gravy, savory sauce, beef gravy, comfort food