This simple and delectable Beef Gravy recipe is a must-have for your favorite meat and potato meal. This gravy is the ideal addition to so many different meals because of its deep color and flavor!
Growing up, our mother’s rich, creamy beef gravy was the centerpiece of every Sunday dinner. She was well known for her hearty, satisfying Sunday suppers, particularly those with mashed potatoes and gravy. People from her extended family would constantly beg to be invited to her table. When one of our uncles (who will not be named) visited us for dinner, he piled as much mashed potatoes as he could onto his plate before slathering it in Mom’s gravy. Hey, no judgement here, Uncle Anonymous. This Beef Gravy Recipe is Super Easy to Make and is Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or Just a Nice Weekend Meal. We’re Just Jealous We Didn’t Think of Doing It First.
WHAT SIDES GO WELL WITH GRAVY?
The first thing that comes to mind is mashed potatoes. Whatever method you choose to use to prepare them—on the stovetop or in a slow cooker—mashed potatoes aren’t complete until they are topped with gravy. They complement each other just like chocolate and milk, apple pie and ice cream, hamburgers and fries, and so on. However, gravy is a fantastic finishing touch for many dishes, such as:
- Because slow cooker mashed potatoes are delicious and we’ll take any opportunity to free up stove and oven space, we also make slow cooker buttery garlic herb mashed potatoes.
- Turkey. A generous ladle of gravy always enhances the flavor of turkey, whether it is roasted, brined, dry-rubbed, fried, or grilled. Don’t worry, beef gravy pairs excellently with poultry.
- Rolls. I enjoy tearing off pieces of buttery dinner rolls and drizzling my gravy over them. Or, even better, create a miniature sandwich the following day using the leftover turkey, gravy, and any other desired fixings.
- Save some for a meatball sub, or use it to season pasta, fries, or both.
- Put gravy on top of a split open baked potato.
HOW DO YOU MAKE GRAVY FROM BEEF DRIPPINGS?
Save the drippings from your beef roast if you’ve just made one or plan to soon. To store them for later use, you can always put them in the freezer. Replace the beef broth with the drippings, then proceed with the recipe below exactly as written.
What people are saying about this Beef Broth Brown Gravy
The best gravy I’ve ever made came from using this recipe, which calls for 2 cups of Au jus rather than beef broth. —Harly
“This is very good. I served it over rice with some browned ground beef and green peas. Nice comfort food. It’s a regular in our rotation!” – Bobi.
Thanks to Tonya, who made this for the first time, it will become her go-to recipe for brown gravy.
Amazing! I made a large quantity and added roast beef for a party. YUM! However, since I used Swanson 50 percent less sodium broth, I did add one tablespoon of better-than-bouillon beef flavor. People were raving about it, and I’m now convinced that Worcestershire sauce is the best! Thanks!”
Beef Gravy Recipe
FAQ
How do you thicken beef stock for gravy?
Mix corn starch and cold water until dissolved in a small bowl. Pour into boiling beef broth and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Do you use stock or broth for beef gravy?
For keeping dressing moist or as a foundation for gravy, you can use either stock or broth, but a strong flavor will yield better results.
Can I use beef stock instead of beef broth?
BEEF STOCK This is the best beef broth substitution. While not exactly the same, beef stock and beef broth are very similar. Beef broth doesn’t have any beef bones but usually has more seasoning than beef stock does. Beef stock is thinner and made of meat (including beef bones) and vegetables.
Can you substitute beef stock with gravy?
You can use that gravy if you’re going to make a pot roast. Make sure to add some additional liquid so that it doesn’t completely evaporate or get too thick. For soups, stews, and sauces, gravy is a no-go. Instead, choose different broths, bouillon cubes, or even water.