This Easy Brown Gravy recipe is rich, smooth, and full of savory flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in minutes and tastes so much better than store-bought!

Homemade brown gravy is one of those simple recipes that instantly elevates any meal, and the best part is it’s so easy to make! With just a few basic ingredients, you can whip up a silky, flavorful gravy that pairs beautifully with everything from mashed potatoes to roast beef. No need for packets or jars when you can make this quick, delicious gravy from scratch in just a few minutes!

 

The best thing about this easy homemade brown gravy is there are NO PAN DRIPPINGS required! Don’t get me wrong, making a gravy with pan drippings is delicious. But there are plenty of times when I want gravy, and I don’t have drippings.

This gravy get plenty of flavor from the broth and spices, that you will have it on repeat for any night of the week. It comes together in just minutes, so you don’t have to save it for a big holiday celebration. This other easy Homemade Gravy is great when you don’t have drippings.

What You’ll Need

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• Beef Broth – I use low sodium so I can control the seasoning to my taste.
• Worcestershire Sauce – this helps give it a deeper flavor that you don’t get without drippings. You can also use soy sauce.
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Butter
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Cold Water
• Cornstarch

How To Make Brown Gravy

• Melt. In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
• Simmer. Pour in the broth along with the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Let the mixture come to a simmer and let it cook for 5-10 minutes for the flavors to concentrate.
• Thicken. In a separate bowl mix together the cold water with the cornstarch until smooth. Slowly add to the beef broth mixture. Continue to simmer and stir for 2-3 minutes until has thicken.
• Serve. Remove the gravy from the heat and pour into a serving dish. Serve with your favorite potatoes, roast, meatloaf or whatever you like!

Recipe Tips & Tricks

• Want a darker gravy? Kitchen Bouquet Browning and Seasoning Sauce is great to add to gravy. Just a few drops will give you a richer, darker color as well as a little more flavor.
• Slurry. This recipe uses cornstarch and water to thicken, this is called a slurry. I prefer a slurry when making gravy because I think you get a smoother and silkier gravy.
• Have Drippings? You can absolutely use drippings if you have them to make this gravy. Measure out how much liquid you have, and just top it off with beef broth to get to the 2 cups. The rest of the recipe will remain the same.
• Add Flavor. You can really add a lot to this gravy to change the flavor. Fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme are great to add more flavor. Or a splash of red wine gives it that little something extra.

Storage

You can store leftover gravy in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat in a saucepan until it is warmed through.

Freezing

Did you know you can freeze gravy? Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 3-4 months. Let it thaw in the fridge and then reheat on the stovetop.

Recipes to Go With Brown Gravy

• Slow Cooker Potatoes
• Cracker Barrel Meatloaf
• Whole Roast Chicken
• Baked Pork Chops
• Mashed Potatoes