How to make Homemade Brown Gravy

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.

Melt butter in a pan.

Add all-purpose flour to the melted butter and whisk for 30 seconds to 1 minute to cook out the flour taste.

Gradually add beef broth a little at a time while whisking to avoid lumps, mixing until smooth.

Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt, mixing to combine.

Add beef bouillon for additional beef flavor.

Cook over medium heat until the gravy thickens.

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