Description
This easy homemade gravy recipe is perfect for when you don’t have drippings on hand. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can enjoy a flavorful gravy to elevate your meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (optional, for depth of flavor)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Make Roux: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Slowly pour in the broth while whisking. Add onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer and Thicken: Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened, stirring often.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end.
- You can make this gravy ahead of time and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit Worcestershire sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
