Description
This Easy Homemade Gravy Recipe offers a simple and versatile way to make flavorful gravy from scratch using basic ingredients like butter, flour, and broth. Perfect for pouring over mashed potatoes, roasted meats, or stuffing, it can be easily customized with optional garlic and onion powders or enriched with pan drippings for a deeper taste. A gluten-free variation using cornstarch makes it accessible for special diets.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef, chicken, or turkey broth (warm)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Optional Additions
- Pan drippings (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Cook Flour: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes a light golden color and emits a slightly nutty aroma.
- Incorporate Broth Gradually: Slowly pour in the warm broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming, ensuring a smooth gravy base.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper according to your taste preferences for additional depth of flavor.
- Simmer and Thicken: Continue cooking the mixture while stirring constantly for about 4–6 minutes, or until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Enhance with Pan Drippings: If using pan drippings, stir them in after the gravy has thickened to enrich the flavor further.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, meats, or stuffing for a comforting addition to your meal.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use drippings from roasted meat in place of or in addition to the butter.
- You can use cornstarch instead of flour for a gluten-free version—mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and add it to simmering broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
