Southern Brown Gravy Recipe
A classic Southern Brown Gravy recipe made from scratch using beef broth, butter, and flour to create a rich, smooth, and flavorful gravy perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, fried chicken, biscuits, or meatloaf. This quick and easy gravy comes together in just 10 minutes, delivering authentic Southern comfort with every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Sauce/Gravy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 32 ounces beef broth (or beef stock), preferably unsalted
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper, or more to taste
- Coarse kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat to warm it up, creating the base for cooking your roux.
- Melt the butter: Add the unsalted butter to the hot skillet and allow it to melt completely, preparing it for combining with flour.
- Create the roux: Stir in the all-purpose flour and whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps, which helps eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Cook the roux: Let the flour and butter mixture cook for about 3 minutes, whisking occasionally to maintain smoothness and develop a nutty aroma without browning.
- Add beef broth gradually: Slowly pour in the beef broth about 1 cup at a time while whisking constantly. This gradual addition helps the mixture thicken evenly and prevents lumps.
- Season the gravy: Once all broth is incorporated, stir in the coarse ground black pepper. Taste the gravy before adding salt as amounts depend on whether the broth or butter is salted.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Add kosher salt to taste, adjust pepper if needed, and once perfectly seasoned, serve hot in a gravy boat over your favorite Southern dishes.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth or a good-quality low-sodium beef stock.
- Whisk continuously when adding flour and broth to prevent lumps.
- Adjust salt carefully depending on the salt content of broth and butter used.
- This gravy pairs perfectly with biscuits, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, or meatloaf.
- If the gravy becomes too thick, thin it out with a little more beef broth or water.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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