Description
Elevate your favorite meals with this smooth, velvety homemade gravy. This recipe is the ultimate kitchen hack, utilizing pantry staples to create a deep, savory base without any alcohol. Whether you are prepping a traditional roast or quick mashed potatoes, this foolproof sauce offers restaurant-quality flavor in minutes. It is simple, fast, and completely family-friendly, making it the perfect finishing touch for any hearty feast.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef stock, warmed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste
Instructions
Place your saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter until it begins to foam slightly.
Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk constantly for 2 to 3 minutes to create a golden-brown roux.
Slowly drizzle in the warm beef stock while whisking vigorously to ensure there are no lumps.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper.
Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and appears glossy.
Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed, then serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of water. You can swap beef stock for chicken or vegetable broth. To avoid lumps, always use warm stock. This gravy freezes well for up to 2 months. For a creamy version, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream at the end, or sauté diced mushrooms for an earthy umami boost.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg