Gravy Without Meat Drippings
Discover the secret to a rich, velvety gravy without needing meat drippings! This quick and easy recipe creates a perfectly seasoned, buttery gravy using pantry staples like vegetable broth, soy sauce, and a mix of aromatic spices, including garlic and onion powders with a hint of dried thyme. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce can be customized with a touch of heavy cream for an indulgently creamy texture. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking for a drippings-free alternative, this savory homemade gravy is the ideal complement for mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, biscuits, and more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream (optional for creamier texture)
Instructions
Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
Once the butter is fully melted and bubbling, sprinkle in the flour. Whisk constantly to create a smooth paste (roux) and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour the vegetable broth into the roux while whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
Add soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
If you prefer a creamier gravy, stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Taste the gravy and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add more salt or pepper based on your preference.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite dishes like mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or biscuits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.3 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.9 g | 180% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 158 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2305 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 987 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
