Brown Gravy (no drippings)

This easy to make Homemade Brown Gravy is made with beef broth and a flour roux. You do not need any neat drippings for this recipe! Enjoy it over beef or mashed potatoes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Dinner, Gravy, Sauce

Cuisine: American, Gravy

Keyword: Brown Gravy

Servings: cups

Author: Jennie Duncan

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (to taste)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Melt butter on medium/low heat in a pot then add in flour. Whisk continuously until a roux is formed.
Slowly whisk in broth. I add in about a 1/2 cup at a time making sure to whisk it continuously until smooth then add more in and repeat until all broth is in and your gravy is smooth.
Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Bring your gravy to a boil and allow to boil while mixing for 2-3 minutes until thickened and smooth.
Season more needed and then serve.

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