Description
Comfort comes alive with this savory beef gravy delight recipe, blending rich flavors and hearty ingredients. Warm kitchen aromas and classic American culinary tradition merge into a delicious meal that welcomes hungry souls with open arms.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Liquids:
- 2 cups beef broth
Fats and Thickeners:
- ½ cup salted butter
- ½ cup flour
Seasonings and Herbs:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch dried thyme
Instructions
- Craft a golden-brown roux by melting salted butter in a sauté pan over medium-low heat, gradually whisking in flour until the mixture transforms into a rich, caramel-colored base with a nutty aroma.
- Slowly introduce beef broth to the roux, pouring in small increments while continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming, creating a silky-smooth foundation for the gravy.
- Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a delicate pinch of dried thyme, stirring thoroughly to distribute the aromatic seasonings throughout the liquid.
- Allow the gravy to gently simmer, watching as it gradually thickens and the flavors intertwine, developing a deep, complex taste profile that promises to elevate any accompanying dish.
- Perform a flavor assessment, carefully tasting and adjusting the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. If the gravy appears too dense, carefully thin it by introducing incremental amounts of beef broth until achieving the perfect, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the luxurious gravy to a serving vessel, ensuring it remains warm and ready to be generously drizzled over roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or any preferred culinary companion.
Notes
- Rich, velvety gravy starts with a perfectly browned roux, which gives deep, nutty undertones and creates a luxurious texture.
- Whisking beef broth slowly prevents lumps, ensuring a silky-smooth gravy that coats dishes beautifully.
- Balancing spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme transforms a basic gravy into a flavor-packed sensation.
- Simmering allows ingredients to marry, intensifying the savory depth and creating a more complex taste profile.
- Always taste and adjust seasonings, as salt and pepper can elevate the gravy from good to extraordinary.
- Versatile gravy works wonderfully with roasted meats, mashed potatoes, biscuits, and countless comfort food classics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg