Homemade Gravy
Homemade Gravy
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or corn starch
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place a medium-sized pot or saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the hot pan. Allow the butter to fully melt and begin to sizzle.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the 1/2 diced onion to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent and slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (or corn starch) evenly over the sautéed onions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Stir the flour into the fat and onions to create a paste, known as a roux. Continue to cook this mixture, stirring constantly, for approximately 1 to 2 minutes until it turns a light golden brown. This step is crucial for developing flavor and cooking out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Gradually pour 1 cup of beef stock into the pan while vigorously whisking the mixture. Continue to whisk constantly to combine the ingredients and prevent any lumps from forming. Ensure the stock is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and allow it to bubble and thicken to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 8
Season the gravy with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Stir in the added seasonings thoroughly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
The finished gravy is ready to be served hot, for example, poured generously over mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Gravy
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or corn starch
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Place a medium-sized pot or saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the hot pan. Allow the butter to fully melt and begin to sizzle.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the 1/2 diced onion to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions become translucent and slightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour (or corn starch) evenly over the sautéed onions.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Stir the flour into the fat and onions to create a paste, known as a roux. Continue to cook this mixture, stirring constantly, for approximately 1 to 2 minutes until it turns a light golden brown. This step is crucial for developing flavor and cooking out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Gradually pour 1 cup of beef stock into the pan while vigorously whisking the mixture. Continue to whisk constantly to combine the ingredients and prevent any lumps from forming. Ensure the stock is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and allow it to bubble and thicken to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Season the gravy with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Stir in the added seasonings thoroughly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
The finished gravy is ready to be served hot, for example, poured generously over mashed potatoes.
⏱️ 1 min