12-Minute Gourmet Gravy Recipe

Name: 12-Minute Gourmet Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BASIC ROUX (You may substitute butter with actual meat drippings); 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; BROTH FOR BEEF GRAVY; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons cognac (optional); 2 tablespoons dry red wine (optional); 1 dash Kitchen Bouquet, for added color and flavor; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1 dash garlic powder; 1 dash onion powder; 1 pinch ground ginger; 1 pinch ground mustard; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; BROTH FOR CHICKEN GRAVY (For cream gravy see step 1); 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons cognac (optional); 2 tablespoons white wine (optional); 1 pinch poultry seasoning; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; thinly snipped fresh chives (optional); 1 tablespoon heavy cream; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; BROTH FOR TURKEY GRAVY; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons cognac (optional); 2 tablespoons white wine (optional); 1 dash Kitchen Bouquet; 1/4 teaspoon ground sage

Servings: persons

BASIC ROUX (You may substitute butter with actual meat drippings)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
BROTH FOR BEEF GRAVY
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
2 tablespoons dry red wine (optional)
1 dash Kitchen Bouquet, for added color and flavor
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash onion powder
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground mustard
1 tablespoon heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
BROTH FOR CHICKEN GRAVY (For cream gravy see step 1)
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
1 pinch poultry seasoning
1 pinch ground nutmeg
thinly snipped fresh chives (optional)
1 tablespoon heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
BROTH FOR TURKEY GRAVY
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
1 dash Kitchen Bouquet
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground rosemary
1 pinch ground thyme
1 tablespoon heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
BROTH FOR PORK GRAVY
1 cup beef broth
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
2 tablespoons dry red wine (optional)
1 dash Kitchen Bouquet
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground rosemary
1 pinch ground thyme
1 pinch white pepper
1 tablespoon heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
NOTE: IF CREAM GRAVY IS DESIRED, FOLLOW THIS BROTH RECIPE (Butter in roux may be replaced with bacon or sausage fat): 2 1/2 cups whole milk, 2 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder, 1 dash Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet (optional), 1/8-1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional), 1 pinch ground sage or rosemary and ground nutmeg, and fresh ground black pepper, to taste (STEP ONE): In a medium bowl, whisk together the correlating broth ingredients to desired recipe above, except heavy cream and black pepper.
2
OVER medium heat, melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
3
SPRINKLE in the the flour and stir.
4
REDUCE heat to medium-low.
5
COOK until bubbling but not browned.
6
WHISK broth mixture gradually into the roux while whisking constantly well until flour is dissolved.
7
BRING to a full boil while stirring then reduce heat.
8
SIMMER gravy until reduced to desired consistency, stirring as needed.
9
WHISK in heavy cream, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10
SERVE immediately and enjoy.

914

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 50 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BASIC ROUX (You may substitute butter with actual meat drippings), 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, BROTH FOR BEEF GRAVY, and more.

Yes, 12-Minute Gourmet Gravy falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

12-Minute Gourmet Gravy

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