This Easy Gravy Recipe can be made in chicken, turkey or beef flavors making this THE PERFECT gravy for holiday side dishes & weeknight dinners alike.
Gravy is just one of those things that go on our top ten list of comfort foods. Long ago memories of family get-togethers involved huge spreads of family favorites and gravy was always included. Recipes passed down from great grandma to grandma, to mom & then to us have just been one of those things that bring the great times to the forefront.
We enjoy the opportunity to teach our kids the importance of this family tradition. I know that you’re thinking, gravy, really? But I have found that sitting at the table with the ones that you love and sharing something that brings back so many great memories allow me to reflect, and share those fun family experiences of the past.
I am sometimes surprised by those wonderful stories that I have forgotten about and having the opportunity to share with our kids’ family traditions and good times of the past that offer a glimpse into some of the most enjoyable times we had as kids.
Easy Gravy Recipe
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So easy to make and so many ways to make it, makes the gravy a staple in our household.
When we were just starting out as a young family, the hubs and I, made these garlic mashed potatoes that were out of this world! (see below for that recipe) They are so good in fact, that we stopped using gravy because we wanted to experience the flood of flavors from the potatoes alone.
But bringing the family gravy back into the picture made a dish that possibly couldn’t get any better, Better!
Chicken Gravy Recipe
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use any kind of broth for this recipe?
Absolutely? That is the beauty of this recipe. I like to keep the different broth powders on hand at all times. Then I can just mix what I need to go with whatever dinner we are having. It makes it so simple to give a little variety AND it takes very little space to store the broth powder or bouillon containers vs those cartons or cans of pre-made broth.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Yes, if you are hosting for a large crowd, you can double this recipe. This makes it perfect for big holiday feasts when you need to serve the masses. This gravy is so good – it will still be gone in a flash.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Easy Gravy?
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once melted, whisk in flour until blended.
- Slowly pour in the broth, salt, pepper & dried minced onions.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Continue whisking until mixture comes to a simmer.
- Simmer until mixture reaches to your desired thickness.
- Sprinkle with a little paprika or parsley when serving, if desired.
What is the best way to store leftover gravy?
If you happen to have leftovers of this recipe, the easiest way is to transfer it to a shallow airtight container, label with the date & refrigerate. Make sure to get the leftovers refrigerated within an hour of cooking to prevent bacteria growth.
Why use a shallow container to store the leftovers?
Well, when the container is shallow, the contents chill faster than if you were to use a large, deep container. Ideally, you don’t want it to take too long for the leftovers to get to their chilled/stored temperature. As I mentioned, if the food remains above about 35 degrees for more than 1 hour after cooking, the bacteria starts to grow.
So, if the deep container of food takes several hours to finally get to that 35 degrees, the bacteria has been growing in your leftovers for those several hours. Not exactly what you want to happen.
Turkey Gravy Recipe
How many people will this serve?
Well, it really depends on how large or small your portions are & how large the appetites are. I’m feeding 5 adult appetites, so this recipe feeds us 5 with enough for seconds & a little bit leftover. But if you are feeding 2 adults & 2 smaller kids, then you will probably get at least 2 nights out of this recipe.
Can this recipe be made with turkey drippings?
Yes – this is perfect for turkey drippings & so delicious too. I like this version the best. Such a great way to add more turkey to your feast. Some little pieces of turkey in the gravy is always an added treat too.
How to reheat gravy?
We typically store the gravy in a microwave safe bowl. So we just pop the lid & heat it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until hot, stirring every 30 seconds. Try not to overheat as as it might bubble over if your bowl is really full.
To make this recipe you will need…
- butter
- all-purpose flour
- broth of choice
- table salt
- pepper
- dried minced onions
Products I love when making this homemade gravy recipe…
This basic gravy recipe is so simple and delicious – and you probably already have many of these items on hand like I do! OR If you’ve never made a homemade gravy before, you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love the how easy & delicious this is. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this delicious side dish addition.
- all-purpose flour
- pepper
- minced onions
- table salt
- chicken broth mix
- beef broth mix
- turkey broth mix
- sauce pan
- measuring cups
- wet ingredient measuring cup
- measuring spoons
So, from our family to yours here is an easy and quick gravy recipe… Enjoy!
So good! Add it to EVERYTHING!!
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Easy Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp butter 1 stick
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups broth of choice
- 1 tbsp dried minced onions
- 2 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once melted, whisk in flour until blended.
- Slowly pour in the broth, salt, pepper & dried minced onions.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Continue whisking until mixture comes to a simmer.
- Simmer until mixture reaches to your desired thickness.
- Sprinkle with a little paprika or parsley when serving if desired.
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