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10-Minute Brown Gravy

A silky, restaurant-quality brown gravy made from butter, flour, and beef broth in minutes. Serve warm over mashed potatoes and roasted carrots for the ultimate comfort meal.

Total time
10 min
Servings
6
Calories
95
Protein
1g
10-Minute Brown Gravy
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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, about 60 seconds.

  2. 2

    Whisk in flour until no lumps remain and the mixture turns light brown, 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slowly pour in beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.

  4. 4

    Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy, 3–4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Pour warm gravy over mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk

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