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Homemade Brown Gravy Without Drippings: Rich and Velvety Sauce

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Create a rich, savory brown gravy from scratch using a simple roux and beef broth. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor perfect for mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or holiday roasts, even when you skip the meat drippings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth, low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the flour to the melted butter. Whisk constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture turns a deep, nutty brown color. This is your roux and browning it develops deep flavor.
  3. Slowly whisk in the beef broth, a little at a time, ensuring no lumps form before adding more liquid. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Bring the gravy to a simmer, stirring frequently. It will begin to thicken as it heats.
  5. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and let the gravy simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired thickness. This creates a velvety brown gravy.
  7. Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving hot over your favorite comfort food.

Notes

  • For a darker color, continue to cook the roux for an extra minute or two, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more beef broth while simmering.
  • This recipe makes a wonderful mashed potato topping.

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