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    Published: Apr 13, 2023 by Jeremy Klae · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Brown Gravy

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    Looking for an easy homemade Brown Gravy Recipe to elevate your meals? Put down the packet and close the jar! This is my go-to flavor-packed brown gravy that's perfect over mashed potatoes, Hatch Chile Meatloaf, Salisbury steak, or whatever you like. And...it can be made in under Ten Minutes!

    Brown Gravy in a black gravy boat.

    I have always had a bit of a fascination with gravy. Mainly, its many uses, like a filling in a chicken, beef, or Smoked Turkey Pot Pie. Also, as a topping over chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken. It's like the icing on the cake for these savory dishes.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
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    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    When I made this particular recipe, I wanted something that would be quick and easy, have a ton of flavor, and resemble something reminiscent of the old-school Kentucky Fried Chicken or Caffateria-style brown gravy to top off Homemade Garlic Mashed Potatoes. That's exactly what we have here, and you're going to Love It!

    Ingredients

    Brown Gravy Ingredients on a table and labeled.

    Liquids: I like to use chicken stock for the liquid in this recipe. But the key is mixing in Beef Better than Bouillon for a beefy flavor and savory chicken stock.

    Seasonings and Spices: All you need here is Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, and Black Pepper. There is no need for added salt due to the sodium levels in the chicken stock and beef bouillon.

    Other: The only remaining ingredients for this Brown Gravy Recipe are Butter and Flour.

    See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Chicken stock being poured into a pot.

    Step 1: Begin by boiling the chicken stock in one medium saucepan.

    Beef Bouillon paste being added to a pot of chicken stock.

    Step 2: Add the beef better than bouillon, stirring to ensure it's fully dissolved. Once the bouillon has dissolved, turn the chicken stock low and allow it to simmer.

    Butter melting in a sauce pan.

    Step 3: Melt the butter in a second medium saucepan over medium-low heat.

    Seasonings and spices added to melted butter in a sauce pan.

    Step 4: Add the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir this together until a roux begins to form.

    Beef and chicken stock mixture being added to butter and seasoning mix.

    Step 5: Pour the chicken stock mixture into the butter mixture.

    Whisking brown gravy in a sauce pan.

    Step 6: Whisk over low heat until the Gravy thickens.

    Expert Tips

    • 1. Be sure not to cook the Butter and Seasoning mix too long or too hot. Just enough to brown and start bubbling.
    • 2. Whisking should only take about 2 minutes but work fast and vigorously to ensure no clumps.
    • 3. Two separate pots are essential for texture and seasoning. The browning of the butter and seasoning will provide the richness of this gravy recipe.
    • 4. Try serving this Brown Gravy over Italian Sausage Stuffing for a perfect Thanksgiving side dish.

    Recipe FAQs

    What's brown gravy made of?

    Gravy is a sauce made from cooked meat juices and thickened with flour. However, it's not necessary to have the meat itself. Chicken or Beef Stock, as well as bouillon, will provide a ton of flavor when thickened with flour and seasoned with other spices.

    What is KFC gravy made of?

    Based on the ingredients listed on the KFC Website, the ingredients for KFC Gravy are as follows: Water, wheat flour, modified corn starch, dextrose, potassium chloride, monosodium glutamate, salt, onion powder,
    high monounsaturated sunflower seed oil (manufacturing aid), autolyzed yeast extract, spices, hydrolyzed corn and
    soy protein, caramel, torula yeast. Made with KFC Original Recipe Chicken.
    Contains: Wheat, Soy.

    Is brown gravy the same as beef gravy?

    People refer to Brown Gravy by many names, such as Beef Gravy, Dark Gravy, Beef Stock Gravy, and even Brown Sauce.

    Is gravy better with flour or cornstarch?

    Flour is best used when making a roux, giving rich brown gravy its flavors. However, cornstarch may be the answer if you're looking for a gluten-free version. Just know that it may not reheat as well and could be thicker than when using flour.

    Brown Gravy served in a black gravy boat.

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    📖 Recipe

    Brown Gravy in a black contemporary gravy boat.

    Brown Gravy

    Check out my go-to brown gravy recipe that's perfect over mashed potatoes, Chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, and in beef pot pie!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Condiment, Condiments
    Cuisine: American, Comfort, Comfort Food
    Prep Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Jeremy Klae

    Ingredients

    • 1 tsp. Beef Better than Bouillon
    • 2 ¼ Cups Chicken Stock
    • 4 Tbsp. Salted Butter
    • 4 Tbsp. All Purpose Flour
    • ½ tsp. Onion Powder
    • ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
    • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper

    Instructions

    • Begin by boiling the chicken stock in one medium saucepan and add the beef better than bouillon, stirring to make sure it is fully dissolved.
    • Once the bouillon has dissolved, turn the mixture down to low and allow it to simmer.
    • In a second medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and add the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir this together until a roux begins to form. Not too long or too hot as you don't want to burn the mixture.
    • Pour the chicken stock mixture into the butter mixture and whisk over low heat until the gravy thickens. This should only take about 2 minutes.

    Video

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    Notes

    • Be sure not to cook the Butter and Seasoning mix too long or too hot. Just enough to brown and start bubbling.
    • Whisking should only take about 2 minutes but work fast and vigorously to ensure no clumps.
    • Two separate pots are essential for texture and seasoning. The browning of the butter and seasoning will provide the richness of this gravy recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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