Classic Brown Gravy Recipe
No need for a packet, you can make mouthwatering brown gravy in about 15 minutes, and with NO pan drippings!
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups beef broth reduced sodium
- 2/3 cup chicken broth reduced sodium
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground thyme
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2-3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp cold unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Add beef broth, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper to a saucepan and heat over MED-HIGH heat. Bring to a boil.
THICKEN
- In a small mixing bowl, add cold water and cornstarch and whisk together until smooth.
- Pour cornstarch mixture into boiling broth mixture, whisking as you add it. Reduce heat to MED-LOW and simmer until gravy is thickened to your liking. Whisk often as it simmers to ensure the gravy stays smooth.
FINISH AND SERVE
- Taste and adjust seasonings (salt and pepper) if necessary.
- Remove from heat and add cold butter, stirring until it melts into the gravy.
- Serve immediately or cool and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
Recipe makes approximately 2 cups of gravy, and can easily be doubled (or more) for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1527mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg