Brown Gravy Recipe | Mantitlement (2024)

This Brown Gravy Recipe is made from flavorful beef broth and seasonings – no drippings needed! A thick, creamy gravy that’s ready in just minutes.

Perfect for smothering steak and potatoes, spooning over chicken and biscuits, or stirring into mashed potatoes, this brown gravy adds a rich flavor that can’t be beat.

No Drippings Needed Brown Gravy

We’re a big meat and potatoes household. While we do love our veggies, any dinner that has some sort of beef and some sort of potato dish is always going to be a hit.

That’s why we LOVE having this Brown Gravy Recipe in our back pocket because we’re using it on just about everything.

This gravy recipe doesn’t require any drippings, but if you do have them…you can definitely use them. Don’t let them go to waste!

All you need to do is substitute the amount of drippings you have for the beef broth. For instance, if you have a cup of drippings then just use 2 cups of beef broth, etc. Or you can use half drippings and half broth.

Ingredients

• Beef Broth/Stock/Bone Broth: Any of these will work, try and get whichever has the most flavor as some store bought broths can be watery.
• Beef Base/Boullion: We use Better Than Boullion® but any beef base or beef boullion will work.
• Cornstarch: Opt for cornstarch instead of flour for a smoother gravy with zero lumps. Cornstarch is also gluten free!
• Worcestershire Sauce: This will add a depth of flavor that you’re looking for in a gravy with drippings, the complexity of Worcestershire sauce does the trick!
• Garlic Powder: Because we seem to add it to everything, but it does add a nice background garlic flavor.
• Heavy Cream: Optional! If you want a creamier gravy, add about a tablespoon of cream.

How To Make Brown Gravy

1. Start by adding all of the ingredients, except the cornstarch slurry, to a small pot over medium heat.
2. Once the liquid comes to a boil, slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry while whisking to prevent any lumps.
3. Bring the gravy back to a boil, turn down the heat and then let simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

What Else Can I Add To This Gravy Recipe?

This simple beef gravy is perfect as is, but if you feel like using a little something extra, try these additions!

• Cooked onions and garlic in olive oil
• Fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, parsley or a bay leaf
• Beef drippings, skimmed of fat, if you have them
• A splash of heavy cream

Any of these ingredients will make this gravy even more flavorful, so use whatever you have on hand!

What Recipes Can You Use This Brown Gravy With?

We use this gravy on so many things it’s no wonder that we keep it in our refrigerator most of the time. Even as a dip for french fries….trust me, it’s going on everything.

• Brown Gravy Meatloaf
• Sheet Pan Chicken Murphy
• Shoestring French Fries
• Disco Fries Casserole
• Fried Poutine Wontons
• French Dip Sandwich (instead of aus jus)

How Long Does Homemade Gravy Last In The Refrigerator?

This gravy will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge, just make sure to keep it in an air tight container. The gravy will thicken as it cools, so whisk while reheating to smooth it out again.

You can also freeze gravy!!! Yes, make a few batches and freeze the gravy into 1 cup or 2 cup portions. Thaw and reheat, then use with your favorite recipes.

Can You Make Gravy Ahead Of Time?

Since this recipe doesn’t have drippings, it won’t separate like a traditional gravy recipe will. This makes it a perfect make ahead recipe, which is a huge time saver for parties and holidays.

Keep it warm on the stove top, or let it cool completely and reheat in the microwave or back on the stove top again.

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