Gravy sauce

Name: Gravy sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Meat broth 2 ½ cups; Butter 4 tbsp; Type 00 flour 0.4 cup; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low
Note + the preparation time for the meat broth

PRESENTATION

So here's the thing, this gravy recipe is pretty much a staple on those big American holiday tables, especially Thanksgiving. And you know what? People really really love that velvety, super warm sauce. It's like a hug for your food. Seriously good. You drizzle it over everything—turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies. I mean, it’s made with those rich drippings from roasted turkey, a bit of flour, and some broth. You get a homemade gravy that’s intense and brings out all those classic holiday flavors. You'll spot it at family gatherings—alongside the turkey, of course. And the sauce? Perfect for everything.

But here's the deal, a good easy gravy recipe isn’t just for Thanksgiving. No way. Folks use it on chicken, meatloaf, even with those savory pies that need a little extra moist, savory touch. And truthfully, this sauce adds comfort and celebration to any table. Makes meals feel special without any fancy stuff.

Down South, you've got brown gravy made with beef drippings or white gravy that’s creamy, awesome for biscuits. The basic idea? Always something smooth, rich, and so so satisfying that ties everything together. Also, there are tons of ways to switch it up. Like, from classic Thanksgiving gravy to a quick chicken gravy for weeknights, you get to play around and find what really works with your favorite meals. Some folks even try vegetarian gravy using veggie broth and a bit of butter or oil—it’s still tasty and hearty.

Honestly, gravy sauce is like a secret weapon for home cooks—pretty simple to make, but it makes the whole plate sing. Trying out a new gravy recipe or tweaking it for beef, turkey, or veggies is a fun way to enjoy those American traditions. And look, it might just be the thing everyone asks for at your next gathering. Whether you’re serving it with biscuits or drizzling it over a roast, it’s bound to be a hit. For real.

How to prepare Gravy sauce

To make the gravy sauce, first prepare the Beef Broth using our recipe. Once the broth is ready, place the butter in a small saucepan and let it melt gently over low heat 1, to obtain a smooth and uniform base. When the butter is completely melted, add the flour 2 and immediately mix with the hand whisk to create the roux 3.

Continue to work it over the heat, always stirring, until it starts to darken slightly and takes on a nice hazelnut color. At this point, incorporate the hot meat broth little by little 4, pouring it in a thin stream while continuing to stir vigorously to prevent lumps from forming 5. You will see that as you add the broth, the sauce will begin to thicken just like a béchamel, becoming soft and glossy. Continue cooking until you obtain a smooth and uniform creamy texture 6.

When the sauce has reached the desired consistency, transfer it to a heat-resistant bowl to serve 7. At this point, you can adjust the salt, if the broth is not already savory, and add a generous grind of black pepper to enhance the flavor of the sauce 8. Stir again and your gravy sauce is ready: warm, fragrant, and enveloping 9.

Storage

The gravy sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for 2–3 days, securely closed in an airtight container. When ready to use, simply heat it over low heat, possibly adding a spoonful of broth to restore its original consistency.

Freezing is not recommended.

Advice

If you don't have meat broth, you can substitute it with vegetable or chicken broth: the result will be more delicate but still rich and creamy. For an even more flavorful version, add the meat cooking drippings or a splash of white wine while reducing it.

Instead of flour, you can use cornstarch if you prefer a silkier consistency.

On Thanksgiving, there's another recipe that absolutely can’t be missed for a sweet ending... the Pumpkin pie!

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