Description
Homemade brown gravy is a rich, savory sauce made from the drippings of cooked meat, flour, and broth, perfect for enhancing various dishes.
Ingredients
- Beef drippings: 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup
- Beef broth: 2 cups (preferably low-sodium)
- Onion powder: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the roux by heating beef drippings and whisking in flour until golden brown.
- Add beef broth slowly while whisking to prevent lumps, then stir in seasonings.
- Simmer the gravy for 5-10 minutes to thicken and meld flavors.
- Adjust seasoning and serve over your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Be careful not to rush the roux; cook until deep golden brown.
- Add broth slowly to avoid lumps.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Keep heat low to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: homemade brown gravy, savory sauce, beef gravy, comfort food