Description
A rich and flavorful beef gravy perfect for enhancing your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups beef broth (or stock) (see note)
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon paste (I use Better Than Bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pot or large saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the flour. Cook, whisking almost constantly, for about 4-5 minutes or until the roux smells toasted and it’s reached a nice golden/light brown color (but don’t let it burn).
- Whisk the broth in gradually, followed by the Worcestershire sauce, bouillon paste, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Increase the heat to medium high, then cook the gravy for another 5-7 minutes, or until it’s thickened up to your liking, whisking fairly often to ensure it’s smooth. If it gets too thick, add a splash more broth. Season with salt & pepper to taste. The gravy will thicken more as it cools (and when reheating if making it ahead).
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth if possible.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg