Savory Homemade Gravy No Lumps Easy Recipe for Perfect Comfort Meals
A rich, velvety homemade gravy that is smooth, lump-free, and perfect for comfort meals like mashed potatoes and roasted chicken. Quick and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, about 3-4 minutes, without browning or burning.
- Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly to form a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes until it smells nutty and turns light golden.
- Slowly pour in the broth in a steady stream while whisking vigorously to avoid lumps, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the milk or half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped herbs if using. Continue whisking until the gravy thickens and bubbles gently, about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency by whisking in more broth or milk if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. If lumps appear, strain through a fine mesh sieve or blend with an immersion blender.
Notes
Use warm broth to help prevent lumps. Whisk constantly when adding flour and broth. If lumps form, strain or blend the gravy. For richer gravy, add a splash of cream or a pat of butter off heat. Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version. Vegetable broth and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce can be used for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60 ml
- Calories: 8010014
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 1
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