Description
This Beef Brown Gravy without Drippings recipe is an easy and flavorful homemade gravy made from scratch using beef broth and a simple roux. Perfect as a savory topping for mashed potatoes, meatloaf, steak, or roasted vegetables, this gravy offers rich taste without the need for meat drippings, making it a convenient and versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for deeper color and umami)
Instructions
- Make the Roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking constantly for 2–3 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, forming the base roux for the gravy.
- Add Broth: Slowly pour in the beef broth while continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Season: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and soy sauce if using. These ingredients add depth and enhance the savory flavor of the gravy.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for 4–6 minutes while stirring often until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Final Seasoning: Taste the gravy and season with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
- Serve: Serve the gravy warm, ideally poured over mashed potatoes, meatloaf, steak, or roasted vegetables for a rich and comforting meal addition.
Notes
- For a richer gravy, use half beef broth and half water with a beef bouillon cube.
- Add a splash of heavy cream for a creamier texture.
- If you need extra thickness, stir in a teaspoon of cornstarch slurry.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
