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Perfect brown gravy drizzled from a spoon into a pan full of gravy.
5 from 5 votes

Brown Gravy Recipe

Ditch the gravy packet and make your own homemade brown gravy from scratch in just 15 minutes without pan drippings!
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Saucepan or skillet

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

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

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