Easy Savory Quick Gravy Recipe Perfect for Homemade Comfort Meals
A quick and easy savory gravy recipe that comes together in under 15 minutes using simple pantry staples. Perfect for comfort meals like mashed potatoes, roasted meats, and biscuits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (can substitute gluten-free flour)
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken or vegetable broth (preferably low-sodium)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh or dried herbs (thyme or rosemary, optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat without browning it, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour evenly over the melted butter and whisk continuously to form a smooth roux. Cook for 2-3 minutes until light golden and nutty smelling.
- Gradually pour in the broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until smooth.
- Stir in soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs if using, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook while whisking occasionally until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Add more broth or water if too thick.
- For a creamier gravy, stir in heavy cream or milk and heat through for 1 minute without boiling.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
Keep heat medium to low during thickening to avoid burning. Whisk frequently to prevent lumps. If lumps form, use an immersion blender or strain through a fine mesh sieve. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch mixed with cold water. For vegan, use olive oil or vegan margarine and vegetable broth. Gravy thickens when cooled; whisk in warm broth before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup (60 ml)
- Calories: 5070
- Sugar: 0.2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.8
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.2
- Protein: 1
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