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side essentials: easy/peasy brown gravy

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

The other day I posted a recipe for easy mash taters, and this is the gravy I poured over them… So yummy. This is an easy/peasy way to make a flavorful brown gravy. It all boils down to a simple base, and then a combination of just the right spices. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For side essentials: easy/peasy brown gravy

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • THE BASE
  • 2 1/4 c
    beef stock, divided, more on this later
  • 1/4 c
    flour, all-purpose variety
  • THE FINISHING TOUCH (SPICES)
  • nutritional yeast flakes
  • tamari sauce, or liquid aminos
  • worcestershire sauce
  • ground white pepper
  • sweet paprika
  • ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • 1 - 2 Tbsp
    sweet butter, unsalted, for a silky finish

How To Make side essentials: easy/peasy brown gravy

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need a medium-size saucepan to make this recipe.
  • 3
    The Beef Stock I use beef stock that I have made and then frozen; if you do not have any, there are options. Boxed beef stock Beef stock cubes Or, my favorite alternative… Better Than Bouillon Beef Stock. I will admit that it does have preservative things I do not like; however, it is the best alternative to homemade beef stock… In my opinion.
  • 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5
    In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of beef stock to a simmer.
  • 6
    While the stock is coming to a simmer, whisk together the additional 1/4 cup of stock with the 1/4 cup flour, to make a slurry
  • 7
    Slowly add slurry into saucepan, keep the base at a simmer, and whisk until it thickens, about 2 – 3 minutes.
  • 8
    THE FINISHING TOUCH
  • 9
    Now it is time for the spices. These are the spices, and the amounts I used; however, you can vary the amounts and add other spices to taste. • 1 1/2 teaspoons nutritional yeast flakes • 1 teaspoon tamari sauce, or liquid aminos • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper • 1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika Season to taste, and whisk in the butter, if using.
  • 10
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So Yummy
    11
    When I need some comfort, I ladle this over a big bowl of mash taters. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    12
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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