Description

This homemade gravy recipe is a classic and versatile sauce that can be made quickly with simple ingredients. Perfectly creamy with a rich flavor, it pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, meats, stuffing, or biscuits. It uses a roux base made from butter and flour combined with your choice of chicken, beef broth, or turkey drippings for a savory, comforting addition to any meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3–4 cups chicken broth, beef broth, or turkey drippings
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Optional Seasonings

½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder

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Instructions

Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, preparing the base for your roux.
Add Flour: Whisk in the flour and continue to whisk for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and turns a light golden color, which helps cook out the raw flour taste.
Create Roux: This step ensures the flour fully integrates with the butter, forming the base that thickens your gravy.
Pour Broth Slowly: Gradually add the broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
Whisk Until Smooth: Keep whisking the mixture to ensure there are no lumps and the gravy is evenly combined.
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to activate thickening.
Cook to Thickness: Continue cooking and whisking for 3–6 minutes until the gravy reaches your desired thickness.
Adjust Consistency: If the gravy is too thick, stir in more broth to thin it out to your preference.
Season: Add salt, pepper, and optional garlic or onion powder to taste, stirring well to combine the flavors.
Serve: Pour the hot gravy over mashed potatoes, meat, stuffing, or biscuits for a delicious meal enhancement.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use turkey drippings or beef broth.
Whisk continuously to prevent lumps for a smooth gravy texture.
Adjust the thickness by varying the amount of broth added.
Add garlic or onion powder to enhance flavor but these are optional.
Great for holiday meals or everyday comfort food.