Easy Beef Gravy
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 26kcal
Learn how to make beef gravy with beef drippings or beef broth! With only 10 minutes of hands-on work, it’s surprisingly simple and yields rich and beefy brown gravy every time. Perfect for french fries, meat, potatoes, and more!
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Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 cups beef broth you can also use beef dripping from a roast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon base optional
- ¼ cup cold water
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and beef base (if using) to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl whisk together cold water and cornstarch until dissolved. Pour this mixture into the boiling beef broth and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir until thickened.
- Season with salt and plenty of black pepper. Enjoy.
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Notes
Storing and freezing
- Save yourself some time and stress by making the gravy up to 3 days ahead of serving. Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge until it’s time to reheat and serve.
- The cooled leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for 2 to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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If the gravy isn’t thickening to your liking, stir in a small splash of extra cornstarch slurry at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
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The best way to avoid lumpy gravy is to continuously whisk it while it’s simmering on the stove.
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Give the gravy an herbaceous twist with a bouquet of thyme, parsley, sage, oregano, rosemary, and/or bay leaves simmered in the pot.
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For a smooth, rich, and luxurious mouthfeel, whisk a little melted butter into the gravy when you add the broth.
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If you’re making the gravy from beef drippings, keep in mind that they’re already seasoned and/or salted. It’s important to always taste the gravy before seasoning it with more salt and pepper.
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I also recommend straining the drippings through a fine mesh strainer ahead of time. This way, you avoid lumps in your gravy.
Nutrition
Calories: 26kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg