Description
Classic beef gravy blends rich meat drippings with hearty seasonings for a quintessential comfort dish. Culinary enthusiasts appreciate its velvety texture and robust flavor profile that elevates any meal you serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- ½ cup (113 g) salted butter
- ½ cup (60 g) flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 pinch dried thyme
Instructions
- Roux Creation: Melt salted butter in a sauté pan over medium-low heat, then whisk in flour until the mixture transforms into a caramel-colored base with a nutty fragrance.
- Liquid Integration: Gradually pour beef broth into the roux, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth gravy foundation, incorporating garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Flavor Development: Simmer the gravy, allowing it to thicken and develop a rich, complex taste profile while stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Final Refinement: Taste and adjust seasonings, thinning with additional beef broth if needed to achieve the ideal velvety consistency and depth of flavor.
- Serving Preparation: Transfer the luxurious gravy to a warm serving vessel, ready to complement roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or any preferred dish with its robust and aromatic essence.
Notes
- Control Roux Consistency: Watch butter and flour carefully during caramelization to prevent burning, which can introduce bitter flavors and ruin the entire gravy’s taste profile.
- Whisk Continuously: Prevent lumpy textures by maintaining constant motion when adding broth, ensuring a smooth, silky gravy that coats dishes beautifully.
- Season Gradually: Add spices incrementally and taste frequently, allowing you to build complex flavor layers without overwhelming the delicate beef base.
- Adjust Thickness Strategically: Keep extra beef broth nearby to thin gravy if it becomes too dense, maintaining the ideal pouring consistency for perfect sauce coverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg