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BEST Brown Mushroom Gravy (from scratch)

November 17, 2017

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For the best mushroom gravy recipe, look no further!  This is easy to make and has an incredible depth of flavor!  You’re going to love this versatile sauce!

mushroom gravy recipe best homemade brown

If you’re looking for a delicious brown mushroom gravy, look no further!

Absolutely nothing beats homemade when it comes to gravy and there is no reason whatsoever to resort to the packaged stuff because one, homemade is easy enough to make; two, the packaged stuff is full of junk ingredients; and three, packaged doesn’t come anywhere close to the flavor of made-from-scratch gravy!

Tips for Making the Best Mushroom Gravy

For a mushroom gravy with great depth of flavor, here are a few tips:  Butter is a great option for sauteing the onions and mushrooms, but for even more flavor use beef drippings, lard or bacon grease.  Then cook the onions until they’re nicely golden brown, which is key to the flavor of the gravy.  Do the same with the mushrooms, caramelizing them for optimal flavor.  While cornstarch can be used for thickening, flour is the best choice for flavor.  Add some extra butter to the caramelized onions and mushrooms, then add the flour and cook it for a couple of minutes.  This roux-like method is absolutely key to the flavor of the gravy.

Serve this delicious brown mushroom gravy over roasts, steaks, meatloaf, roast chicken, potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, vegetables and more!

mushroom gravy recipe best homemade brown

 

Melt the butter (or beef drippings, lard or bacon grease) in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the onions until beginning to brown, 5-7 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook another minute.

Add the mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes or until golden and the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.

Add the butter and melt.  Add the flour, stir to combine and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continually.

Add the beef broth, thyme, salt and pepper.  Whisk continually until the gravy is thickened.  Cover and simmer on low, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  If you prefer the gravy thinner add a little more water.

Enjoy!

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BEST Brown Mushroom Gravy (from scratch)

Kimberly Killebrew
Easy to make with a wonderful depth of flavor!
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4.85 from 93 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course condiment, Gravy, Sauce
Cuisine Gravy
Servings 6 servings
Calories 151 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons butter, bacon grease, lard or beef drippings
  • 1 yellow onion ,finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic ,minced
  • 16 ounces fresh mushrooms of choice (I used button mushrooms in the photos) ,cleaned and sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups strong beef broth
  • 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (according to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: For a creamy gravy, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream at the end

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter (or bacon grease, lard or beef drippings - any of these will yield the most flavor) in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the onions until beginning to brown.  Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes or until golden and the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.
  • Add the butter and melt.  Add the flour, stir to combine and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring continually.
  • Add the beef broth, vinegar, thyme, sugar, salt and pepper.  Whisk continually until the gravy is thickened.  Cover and simmer on low, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  If you prefer the gravy thinner add a little more water (or heavy cream if using)

Notes

**If using this gravy for German Jägerschnitzel and you prefer a more basic, traditional gravy, omit the balsamic vinegar and thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 310mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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203 Responses

  1. Teddi says

    February 24, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    I am making home made Salisbury steaks. Can I use this for gravy for them?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2021 at 8:27 pm

      Absolutely, Teddi, this is perfect for Salisbury steaks!

      Reply
  2. Judy wood says

    February 5, 2021 at 2:11 pm

    I have made it so many times I can’t count. I love it. It is so easy. It gives you big executives flavours. One question, can you freeze it?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 5, 2021 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks so much, Judy! Cornstarch breaks down during freezing/thawing so if you freeze it you’ll need to reheat and re-thicken it.

      Reply
  3. Ben says

    January 30, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    You’re right, the BEST mushroom gravy. I shared this recipe with my Facebook grilling group it is so good. Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 30, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      Thank you, Ben, I’m happy you enjoyed it, and thank you for posting my link in your group!

      Reply
  4. Tammy Clifford says

    January 29, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    Husband wanted “Hamburger Helper” for dinner and I couldn’t bring myself to buy the “box”! Made this verbatim and added ground beef and cooked pasta! Absolutely wonderful!! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 30, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Perfect, Tammy! Great idea and I’m so glad it was a hit, thank you!

      Reply
  5. Pamela R. says

    January 26, 2021 at 9:33 am

    I made this recipe for the BEST BROWN MUSHROOM GRAVY last night to go with homemade Wiener Schnitzel, mashed potatoes and cooked carrots, and it was PERFECTION! The flavor was incredible, and really highlighted the mushrooms rather than other sauce components. The texture was also exactly right, too! I’ve made many different gravy variations over the years, but now I finally have my go-to mushroom gravy recipe!! I intentionally left out the vinegar and sugar, since it was so delicious before adding them. Thank you for a brilliant recipe :)

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 26, 2021 at 8:56 pm

      I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed it, Pamela, thank you very much! <3

      Reply
  6. Natalie R says

    January 24, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    Tonight I made meatloaf and mashed potatoes and needed a gravy recipe. Made yours and it was so delicious. I substituted red wine for about half of the broth. Definitely will make this again.

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 25, 2021 at 12:16 am

      Fantastic, Natalie, thank you!

      Reply
  7. Dawn Gilbert says

    January 23, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    I had mushrooms that I didn’t want to go bad, so I found your recipe and made it. Wonderful! I halved all the ingredients since I only had 8 oz. of mushrooms. Made it exactly as specified, and added heavy cream at the end. Fabulous flavor! Will cook this recipe again. Thanks!

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    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 24, 2021 at 9:00 am

      Thank you so much, Dawn, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
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