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How To Make Homemade Gravy From Scratch (Old Fashioned Brown Gravy Recipe With Meat Drippings)
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How to Make Homemade Gravy Recipe

Learn how to make homemade gravy from scratch for Thanksgiving. This easy brown gravy recipe with meat drippings, flour, broth is ready in 15 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and beef drippings in a non-stick saucepan over medium high heat. 
  • Add flour and mix continue stirring until the mixture golden brown.
  • Gradually, add broth (½ cup at a time) while constantly mixing to prevent formation of any lumps. 
  • Continue mixing until smooth. If you ever get lumps, you can get use a hand-held blender to get rid of them. 
  • Add salt and pepper and let it simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens to your preference. 
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon butter for a shiny finish and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It might become thick. Just heat in a non-stick saucepan with some beef broth to thin it out. 

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 994mg | Potassium: 129mg | Vitamin A: 355IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1.1mg