How to Make 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.

Add oil to a pan without heating it up.

Season the oil with salt, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Let the mixture start bubbling.

Gradually add 1 cup of flour while whisking until a thick paste forms.

Continue whisking until the mixture reaches a dark brown color, almost at the burning stage.

Add water gradually to achieve the desired consistency.

Adjust seasoning with more onion powder and garlic powder to taste.

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