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Brown Gravy Without Drippings

This easy brown gravy without drippings is rich, savory, and made with just five simple ingredients. Ready in about 10 minutes, it's perfect served over meatloaf, cube steak, and mashed potatoes.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Gravy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef gravy, brown gravy, gravy with beef broth, homemade gravy
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 can beef broth 14.5 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon beef base
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the flour, salt, and pepper to the hot oil. Whisk constantly for 1 to 2 minutes to cook the flour and form a smooth, bubbly roux.
  • Slowly add beef broth, when combined add beef base; continue to cook over medium to medium high heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens to the desired consistency, about 5 minutes.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.3mg