You don’t need the drippings to make delicious gravy. Made with beef stock and a roux, you can make an easy brown gravy without drippings! This easy homemade gravy recipe makes a perfect foolproof batch of gravy every time. it is perfect for the holidays or a simple weeknight meal.
Do you need to make gravy but don't have drippings? Not a problem! I make gravy often without drippings, and it's honestly so easy. You just need to make a roux and combine it with some beef stock, and boom, you've got yourself a gravy!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy to make and can be adjusted to how you'd prefer for it to taste. I use beef broth which makes it a brown gravy, but you can easily make this with chicken broth as well.
- You don't need any drippings! So you can whip up a batch if you feel like serving gravy with your meal. If there are mashed potatoes on the menu, I love having gravy on the side.
- This gravy is made from scratch, no packets!
Ingredients You'll Need
- butter — I use unsalted butter, but you can use salted butter and then adjust the amount of salt added to the gravy accordingly.
- flour — simple all-purpose flour is all you need. While I've never tried, gluten-free 1:1 flour might be able to be swapped in for a gluten-free gravy. Alternatively, you can thicken the gravy with cornstarch, but you'll need to cut the amount in half.
- beef broth — use your go-to beef broth. You can use low-sodium beef broth if you're worried about how salty the gravy will be.
- seasoning — since there are no drippings, you'll have to season the gravy generously. I use garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Better than Bouillon — this is optional, but for an extra layer of flavor, add ½ teaspoon of this.
How To Make Gravy Without Drippings
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour once all of the butter melts.
- Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until a thick paste forms, forming a roux.
- Slowly add the beef broth to the saucepan in small amounts. Stirring or whisking continuously to incorporate ingredients.
- Add the seasoning and mix to combine.
- Taste the gravy and add more seasoning if needed.
Tips and Notes
- Do not add all of the broth into the roux at once. You want to whisk in the liquid slowly until the roux is well incorporated to prevent a lumpy gravy.
- Better than Bouillon helps the gravy taste a little meatier. If you don't have any, you can try adding a few drops of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce.
- The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools, so do not overcook the gravy as you do not want the gravy to be too thick.
- For extra flavor, you can toast the flour beforehand. Simply toast the flour like you do nuts, in a large pan over medium heat, stirring continuously.
- If you want a Thanksgiving gravy, you can use turkey broth instead of beef broth.
- Store gravy in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
- You can reheat it on the stovetop or the microwave while stirring occasionally. Add a little bit of water or broth to it, as it can thicken more as it reheats.
What to Serve with Gravy
Here are some ideas of what to serve with this easy gravy recipe!
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
- Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
- Chicken Meatloaf
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Crispy Breaded Pork Chops in an Air Fryer
- Baked Chicken Quarters
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Gravy without Drippings
You don’t need the drippings to make delicious gravy. Made with beef stock and a roux, you can make an easy brown gravy without drippings! This easy homemade gravy recipe makes a perfect foolproof batch of gravy every time. it is perfect for the holidays or a simple weeknight meal.
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RateServings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3½ tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups beef broth or stock
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour once all of the butter melts.
- Stir continuously for about 2 minutes until a thick paste forms, forming a roux.
- Slowly add the beef broth to the saucepan in small amounts. Stirring or whisking continuously to incorporate ingredients.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Taste the gravy and add more seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 204IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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