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Brown gravy in a gravy warmer on wooden background.
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Brown Gravy Recipe

Add rich, savory flavor to your favorite dishes with brown gravy from scratch in only 10 minutes.
Course Sauce
Cuisine British
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 1/3 cup servings
Calories 94kcal
Author Joss D

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1-2 tablespoons dry sherry optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs minced - optional
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Instructions

  • Melt butter in a non-stick skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
    ¼ cup butter
    Butter melting in frying pan.
  • Stir in the flour.
    ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    Flour and butter mixture in frying pan.
  • Cook until the mixture is golden in color (about 5 to 7 minutes), stirring constantly. (You want it to bubble gently. If it is bubbling too vigorously, turn the heat down to medium-low.)
    Roux in frying pan.
  • Slowly whisk in the broth, about ¼ cup at a time, until smooth. Bring to a simmer.
    2 cups beef broth
    Broth and roux in frying pan.
  • Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Brown gravy in frying pan.
  • Stir in dry sherry, if using.
    1-2 tablespoons dry sherry
    Brown gravy in frying pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add some fresh herbs, if desired.
    Brown gravy in frying pan with a wooden spoon and salt sprinkling on top.
  • Serve.
    Brown gravy in frying pan on wooden background, gravy warmer in the background.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg