One Pot Homemade Brown Gravy Recipe

Quick and easy homemade brown gravy recipe from scratch, requiring simple ingredients and one pot. It's thick, rich, flavorful and ready in 20 minutes.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Servings Cups

Calories 173

Author Abeer

Ingredients

2 tbsp Butter Unsalted, Divided
4 tbsp Beef drippings
4 tbsp All-purpose flour
2 cups Beef broth Low sodium
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

Instructions

Heat 1 tbsp butter and beef drippings in a non-stick saucepan over medium high heat.
Add flour and mix continue stirring until the mixture golden brown.
Gradually, add broth (1/2 cup at a time) while constantly mixing to prevent formation of any lumps.
Continue mixing until smooth. If you ever get lumps, you can get use a hand-held blender to get rid of them.
Add salt and pepper and let it simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens to your preference.
Stir in 1 tbsp butter for a shiny finish and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Read all my tips above.
Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. If it becomes thick, just heat in a non-stick saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat with some beef broth to thin it out.

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