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Ladle of Beef Gravy pouring into saucepan.
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Beef Gravy

Your favorite meat and potatoes dinner isn't complete without this easy and delicious Beef Gravy recipe. The deep color and rich flavor makes this gravy the perfect topping to so many meals!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef Gravy
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter (optional, see notes above)
  • 4 cups beef broth (or beef drippings, or combination of both)
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • beef bouillon to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized sauce pan, combine butter, beef broth, onion powder, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    Reduce heat and bring to a simmer.
    Pan of Beef drippings and seasoning for Beef Gravy. Whisk on the side.
  • In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine cornstarch and water, stirring until well combined.
    Bowl of corn starch mixed with water for a slurry to thicken Beef Gravy.
  • While whisking the broth CONSTANTLY, slowly add cornstarch mixture to the saucepan. I like to pour in about a tablespoon at a time to gauge consistency. You may not need all of the cornstarch mixture, add only until desired consistency is reached.
    Adding corn starch slurry to the pan of Beef Gravy with a whisk.
  • Add beef bouillon (or Kosher salt-- I just like the depth of flavor the beef bouillon adds as compared to straight up salt) and pepper to taste.
    Whisking a pan of Beef Gravy.
  • Allow to simmer 2-3 minutes. Serve over potatoes, rice, poutine, or your favorite beef dishes.
    Ladle of thickened Beef Gravy.

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Notes

Want to add some more flavor dimensions to your easy homemade brown gravy? Try adding some of these easy ingredients:
  • Worcestershire sauce - adds a deep, tangy flavor to the gravy.
  • Thyme or Rosemary - Bring a fresh, earthy flavor to your gravy with a teaspoon of thyme or rosemary. Let it simmer until all those fresh flavors are released. Add other fresh herbs too!
  • Chopped onion - sauté some finely chopped onion in a little butter before adding any other ingredients for a brighter flavor. 
  • Mushrooms - Any mushroom lovers out there? Slice up some mushrooms and sauté in butter over medium heat before adding to the gravy.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg