Brown Gravy Recipe (without turkey drippings)

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor while chicken broth is often more affordable.

beef drippings

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be less expensive.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce can provide a similar umami flavor, while balsamic vinegar adds sweetness.

Heat a pot over medium heat.

Add 4 tablespoons of butter to the pot and let it melt.

Add 4 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and whisk for 3 minutes, ensuring it doesn't lump or burn.

Pour in 2 cups of vegetable stock and whisk to combine.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, whisking to combine.

Cook the mixture for about 15 minutes, whisking often, until it thickens and is smooth.

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