Old-Fashioned Brown Gravy (With or Without Drippings)
Made using a classic pan gravy method with roast drippings (or butter), flour, and broth for a smooth, rich homemade gravy.
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Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp roast drippings - or 4 Tbsp salted butter
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of liquid from the roasting pan - or beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add 4 Tbsp roast drippings (or 4 Tbsp salted butter) to a saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Stir in 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour and cook while stirring constantly until the mixture turns lightly golden, about 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in 1 cup of pan liquid or beef broth, adding it gradually while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Stir in 1 tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Continue cooking gently while stirring until the gravy thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve the gravy over mashed potatoes, roast beef, pork, chicken, biscuits, or other comfort food dinners.
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Notes
- Use 4 Tbsp salted butter if you do not have roast drippings.
- Slowly whisk the liquid into the flour mixture to prevent lumps.
- Add extra broth or water if the gravy becomes too thick.
- Scrape browned bits from the roasting pan for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Nutrition info is auto-calculated and meant to be an approximation only.
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