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Homemade gravy poured over mashed potatoes

4-Ingredient Homemade Gravy

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Butter, flour, broth, salt and pepper. Smooth homemade gravy in about 15 minutes, with or without pan drippings.

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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups broth turkey, chicken or beef
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, for 1 to 2 minutes until light golden. Cook 2 minutes longer for a darker gravy.
  • Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the broth until smooth, then add the rest a little at a time, whisking constantly.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring, until it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Notes

Gravy keeps 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator and 2 to 3 months in the freezer (USDA FoodKeeper). Bring to a rolling boil when reheating.

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