10-Minute Brown Gravy
A silky, restaurant-quality brown gravy made from butter, flour, and beef broth in minutes. Serve warm over mashed potatoes and roasted carrots for the ultimate comfort meal.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, about 60 seconds.
Step 2
Whisk in flour until no lumps remain and the mixture turns light brown, 2 minutes.
Step 3
Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
Step 4
Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy, 3–4 minutes.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Pour warm gravy over mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.
Tools you’ll need
- medium saucepan
- whisk
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