Description
Master the art of comfort food with this incredibly simple and rich brown gravy. Using only three pantry staples, you can create a velvety, restaurant-quality sauce that elevates any roasted meat, poultry, or mashed potato dish. This recipe is designed for ease and speed, taking less than ten minutes to prepare, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want to avoid processed, store-bought packets and enjoy a savory, homemade touch.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons salted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
Salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
Melt the salted butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk consistently.
Cook the mixture for 2 minutes until it reaches the color of light caramel to form the roux.
Pour the beef broth into the pan in a slow and steady stream while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Simmer the sauce for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the pan from heat and stir in salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
Notes
Keep the whisk moving constantly during the addition of the broth to ensure a silky texture. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. You can prepare a double batch of the roux base and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for future use.
- Prep Time: 1
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American