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Homemade Gravy Recipe

Traci Wennerholm
There's no need for a packet of gravy anymore! This classic homemade gravy recipe is perfect for topping meat, potatoes, fried chicken, meatloaf and more! The best is the recipe is made with 5 simple ingredients and is ready in just minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, english
Servings 2.5 cups
Calories 647 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • strainer optional

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons oil or butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour can substitute gluten free
  • 2 cups chicken, turkey or beef stock
  • ½ cup chicken, beef or turkey drippings (if dripping not available, use all stock)
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, whisk all the ingredients until smooth.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens and begins to bubble.
  • Remove from heat and adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Transfer the gravy to a gravy boat and serve warm.

Notes

See notes in post for notes on substitutions, storing and reheating. 

Nutrition

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 454mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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