Brown Beef Gravy Recipe

An overhead shot of brown beef gravy on mashed potatoes in a bowl.

4.37 from 46 votes

Consider this Homemade Brown Beef Gravy foolproof and a staple for your recipe arsenal! Always smooth, savory, with the perfect smothering consistency! It's great for family dinners and holiday meals alike.

Cook Time12

Total Time12

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Beef Gravy, Brown Beef Gravy, Brown Gravy

Servings: people

Calories: 102kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

¼ cup unsalted butter (or beef drippings)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 ¾ cups unsalted (or low-sodium) beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Add the butter or the meat drippings to a saucepan over medium heat. Immediately after the butter has melted, sprinkle with the flour and whisk to combine. Allow to cook and whisk constantly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Begin adding the beef broth a splash at a time (about a ¼ cup), whisking well after each addition. Once the mixture begins to resemble a pudding-like texture, you may begin streaming the remaining broth in slowly, whisking all the while.
Once all of the broth has been incorporated, add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

You can make the gravy 1-2 days in advance! Simply make the gravy as directed, allow to cool, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

Just before you intend to serve the gravy, microwave at 1-minute intervals until heated through.

If the gravy is too thick, add room temperature, unsalted chicken broth 1 tablespoon at a time to the gravy, whisking after each addition, until desired consistency is reached.

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