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 10mins
Cook Time 10mins
Total Time 20mins
Servings 2Cups
Calories 173
Author Abeer
Ingredients
2tbspButterUnsalted, Divided
4tbspBeef drippings
4tbspAll-purpose flour
2cupsBeef brothLow sodium
SaltTo taste
PepperTo 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
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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.