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Rich Homemade Brown Gravy Without Drippings

A serving of fluffy mashed potatoes generously topped with rich, glossy homemade brown gravy.
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Make a rich, savory brown gravy from scratch using the simple roux method. This recipe requires no meat drippings and yields a velvety smooth sauce perfect for mashed potatoes or meatloaf.

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional, for deeper color/flavor)

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Whisk the flour into the melted butter. Continue whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture (the roux) turns a light brown color. This step develops the deep flavor.
  3. Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
  4. Add the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, if using.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the gravy thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving hot over your favorite comfort food.

Notes

  • For a darker brown gravy, cook the roux for an extra 2 to 3 minutes until it reaches a deep peanut butter color.
  • If the gravy becomes too thick upon standing, whisk in a small amount of extra broth or water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • You can substitute vegetable broth for beef broth if you need a vegetarian option, though the flavor will be milder.

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