Once you know how to make this easy homemade Brown Gravy Recipe, there will be no going back to that boring, bland gravy that comes from the store! Just 10 minutes, and you’ve got the best brown gravy… with no drippings needed!
Brown Gravy Recipe
Making Homemade Sauce Recipes is almost always better than anything you can buy, and this Homemade Brown Gravy Recipe is no exception!
Jenna writes: "Sooo yummy!"
This brown gravy recipe with beef broth and just 6 other ingredients serves up big flavors in just 10 minutes. It’s the perfect way to dress up dinner when you don’t have much time to spare!
Now you don’t have to reserve or save your drippings or meat juices when you want to make gravy.
Making this easy brown gravy recipe without drippings or cornstarch is so much simpler. You can just pull out some beef bouillon and beef broth, and you’ll be minutes away from serving up some delicious gravy.
Gravy that may just be life changing.
It really is that good!
Now the hardest part will be deciding how you want to use this gravy first. Do you want to use it with a pot roast, pork chops, meatloaf, turkey… or on top of a pile of dreamy Easy Homemade Mashed Potatoes?!?
No matter how you use it, this easy brown gravy serves up amazing old fashioned flavor almost effortlessly!
This easy brown gravy recipe will be the star of your spectacular gourmet Thanksgiving Dinner… and Fluffy Mashed Potatoes will never be the same again!
Now here’s what you’ll need to make the best brown gravy ever…
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What Makes Brown Gravy Thicker?
When it comes to gravy, thick and creamy gravy always tops the charts!
That’s why you’ll stir in some All Purpose Flour to thicken up your gravy before serving.
No need for cornstarch. Using flour is the secret to perfectly thick gravy!
Ingredients
So what is brown gravy made of?
Well, it takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Homemade Brown Gravy!
First, check your pantry and refrigerator. Then add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Salted Butter – the higher quality the butter, the better the flavor!
- All Purpose Flour – to thicken the gravy.
- Beef Broth
- Whole Milk – this is the secret ingredient to perfectly rich gravy!
- Beef Bouillon
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
How to Make Brown Gravy
Making homemade brown gravy is such a cinch! Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Melt your butter, then add in the flour.
2. Next you’ll want to whisk in your remaining ingredients.
3. Continue whisking as you wait for the gravy to thicken, and you’re done!
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
What To Serve With Your Brown Gravy
Here are some delicious ways to use this homemade brown gravy recipe…
- Buttermilk Biscuits
- Country Fried Chicken
- Dinner Rolls – tear off a piece and dip. YUM!
- Fluffy Moist Mashed Potatoes
- French Fries
- Hashbrown Casserole
- Homemade Easy Meatball Recipe
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
- Meatloaf
- Roast Beef
- Salisbury Steak
- Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
- Turkey – or try an open faced hot Turkey Sandwich!
Homemade Brown Gravy Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Easy Brown Gravy Recipe…
One reader writes: “So smooth and creamy”
Heather writes: “Soooo easy”
Josh writes: “Wow – this is amazing”
Kim writes: “So good and tasty!”
Jenna writes: “Sooo yummy!”
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Brown Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Salted Butter
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 3/4 cups Beef Broth , (or one 14.5 oz can)
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Beef Bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a 10 – 12″ skillet over medium-high heat.
- Then add flour to skillet, stirring constantly until combined with the butter. Immediately after that, begin to whisk in beef broth 1/4 cup at a time, whisking continually.
- After all beef broth has been added, continue whisking as you add in the Milk, Beef Bouillon, Onion Powder, and Black Pepper.
- Whisk for a few more minutes as the gravy thickens, then serve and ENJOY!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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This is such an easy recipe, just in time for Canadian Thanksgiving next month! I love how I have all of these ingredients in the pantry ready to go. Thanks for sharing Heidi!
You’re very welcome… and Happy (early) Thanksgiving!!
Love how simple this and how fast you can make it.
Thanks, Josh… it really does come together so fast!!
I love using that beef bouillon! It makes everything so flavorful!
I agree, Kim… it instantly cranks up the flavor!
Wow, that is an easy gravy recipe – will definitely have to give this one a go – no more Bisto! Thank you, Heidi 🙂
You’re very welcome, Lisa! Once you try it, you’ll never go back to those gravy powder mixes again!
What an easy recipe! I feel like every Thanksgiving, I end up saying, “Oh sho&t, I forgot the gravy” and then I scramble looking for an easy gravy recipe. This is the winner! We typically fry our turkey, so we don’t have any pan drippings around…another reason this recipe is food for us!
I’m so happy to hear you like the recipe, David! Your fried turkeys sound like a delicious tradition! 🙂
I love that it takes just a few simple ingredients.
Thanks, Heidi!
You’re very welcome, Veronica… I’m glad you liked it!
Yum! Such an easy gravy recipe, especially when there are no drippings on hand. So many delicious and love that it comes together in 10 minutes!
I’m so glad you liked it, Dawn! The quick prep really is a game changer!
Love this easy recipe! Nothing beats good gravy in the fall and winter!
I completely agree, Kathrine!
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Merci
Merci beaucoup Delphine 🙂 Bises
Seems really easy and fuss free!
Thanks, Angie… it really is such a cinch to make!