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Brown Gravy Recipe

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By: Diana Posted: 6/4/21 Updated: 7/4/21

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A spoonful of brown gravy drizzling into a skillet. And overlay text "easy brown gravy"

Ditch the gravy packet and make your own homemade brown gravy from scratch in just 15 minutes without pan drippings! This simple and easy brown gravy recipe tastes better than anything that you can buy, and you’ll end up with delicious velvety and smooth gravy.

Perfect brown gravy drizzled from a spoon into a pan full of gravy.

Every home cook should have a great gravy recipe that they can use every time they’re serving gravy. It’s a basic recipe, and a must-know if you find yourself often cooking for your family. For more useful tutorials, you can find all of my basics here.

Brown gravy is an American classic, often served over mashed potatoes, or with Salisbury steak, roast turkey, bread rolls, biscuits, poutine, fried chicken, meatballs, pork chops, hamburger steaks, and many more! So here I am sharing my go-to recipe with you and you will love, and use it every time you need a quick gravy.

Ingredients In Recipe

You only need a handful ingredients, and no gravy seasoning packets! Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients needed to make brown gravy including beef stock, flour, garlic, butter, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper.

Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

  • Butter – I use unsalted butter and then add much salt as needed to season the gravy.
  • Garlic – I prefer to use fresh garlic that I briefly cook in butter, but if garlic powder is all you have, then use that.
  • Flour – Use all purpose flour to make a roux which will thicken the gravy. If you’re looking to make a gluten free gravy, then use gluten free all purpose flour or cornstarch.
  • Beef Stock – You can either use beef stock or beef broth to make gravy. This recipe also works with chicken or vegetable stock, or cooled turkey, chicken, or beef drippings.
  • Ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper – are great seasonings for this gravy.

Using a flour roux vs slurry to make gravy

There are two basic methods to thicken gravy, one is using a roux and the other is using a slurry.

Roux means fat and flour being cooked together, and used to thicken a sauce where the liquid is added to the roux and whisked into a thick sauce consistency.

Slurry is cornstarch or flour mixed with cold water (this is done to prevent clumps), and then mixed in liquid that is already being cooked. Once stirred in, the sauce must be whisked until it is thickened.

Both methods are great for making gravy. I personally prefer the roux method as I find it easier but the cornstarch slurry method is also great.

How To Make Recipe

  1. In a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the flour, and cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add beef stock gradually while whisking.
  3. Then add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cook while stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  4. Keep the gravy on lowest heat possible if you’re serving within 15 minutes to keep warm.
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Tip!

Always taste the gravy after it has thickened and adjust seasonings to your preference. You may want to add additional salt or pepper to suit your taste.

Storing Tips

Store the leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two days.

This flour-based gravy freezes very well for months, you can freeze it in a container, freezer bags, or in ice cube trays.

Homemade brown gravy in a skillet with a spoon

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Perfect brown gravy drizzled from a spoon into a pan full of gravy.
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Brown Gravy Recipe

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Author: Diana
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Ditch the gravy packet and make your own homemade brown gravy from scratch in just 15 minutes without pan drippings!
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Ditch the gravy packet and make your own homemade brown gravy from scratch in just 15 minutes without pan drippings!

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan or skillet

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds. Add the flour, and cook while stirring for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add beef stock gradually while whisking. Then add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cook while stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes). Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
  • Keep the gravy on the lowest heat possible to keep it warm until serving (if you're serving within 15 minutes).

Notes:

Store the leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two days.
This flour-based gravy freezes very well for months, you can freeze it in a container, freezer bags, or in ice cube trays.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 877mg, Potassium: 518mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 392IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Dorothy Woodrum Vermont says

    Posted on 11/3/21 at 21:47

    5 stars
    I’m French and both parents we’re French Canadian from Quebec, Sherbrook and Mother was from Weedon 30 mile from Sherbrook. So i haven’t made it for years.
    Mother always did.
    So now since i found you on mine( so glad)
    Now i’ve been making it with your recipe.
    I like the cornstarch to thicken it.
    It never leaves lumps
    I love Canadian french cooking.
    Do you have s recipe for french Pea soup, like it’s made at lake Frocinac hotel ? .

    Reply
    • Diana says

      Posted on 11/7/21 at 20:42

      Hi Dorothy, unfortunately, I don’t! And I’m glad to hear you’ve been enjoying this recipe!

      Reply
  2. Daren says

    Posted on 11/1/21 at 21:46

    5 stars
    This is the best gravy recipe that I’ve ever made! Love it!

    Reply

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