Easy Homemade Gravy Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious homemade gravy with this easy recipe. Perfect for topping mashed potatoes, turkey, or any savory dish, this gravy is rich, flavorful, and ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or beef broth for a richer flavor)
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or onion powder for added flavor
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until fully liquefied.
- Make Roux: Whisk in the flour to form a roux and cook for 2–3 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Add Broth: Slowly pour in the broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Continue to whisk until smooth.
- Thicken: Bring the gravy to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Season and Serve: Stir in salt, pepper, and optional seasonings. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, substitute some of the broth with pan drippings from roasted meat.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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