Description
Savory brown gravy without drippings brings comfort to your dinner table with rich, velvety goodness. Pantry staples blend seamlessly to create a classic sauce you’ll love alongside roasted meats and mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Base:
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef stock
Thickening Agents:
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
Seasoning Blend:
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large saucepan on medium heat and gently melt butter until it becomes smooth and slightly foamy.
- Sprinkle cornstarch into the melted butter, stirring continuously to create a golden-hued roux with a nutty aroma.
- Pour beef stock into the pan, integrating it gradually while incorporating Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Whisk the mixture vigorously to eliminate any potential lumps, ensuring a silky smooth consistency.
- Maintain steady whisking for 5-7 minutes, observing the gravy gradually thickening and developing a rich, glossy texture.
- Adjust seasoning by adding freshly ground black pepper, tasting and fine-tuning to personal preference.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a serving vessel, ready to complement roasted meats or other savory dishes.
Notes
- Carefully melt butter at medium heat to prevent burning and achieve a rich, nutty flavor base for the gravy.
- Lightly brown cornstarch before adding liquid to enhance depth of flavor and eliminate raw starch taste.
- Use warm beef stock to prevent lumps and ensure smooth gravy consistency when mixing with cornstarch.
- Swap butter with plant-based margarine and use vegetable stock for a vegetarian-friendly version of the gravy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 55 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 3.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg