This simple 3-Ingredient Gravy is hearty, delicious, and perfect for comfort food. It can be prepared in just 5 steps and takes only 10 minutes. The best part is that it can be made in one pan, with or without drippings.
To make this smooth gravy, you will need butter, flour, chicken broth (or pan juices), along with some salt and pepper. Just whisk these ingredients together over low heat to create a creamy gravy that works well for chicken, turkey, beef, or as a general brown gravy. This easy and flavorful recipe will elevate any dinner.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Expert tips
- Recipe FAQs
- Process shots for Gravy with drippings or broth
- You may also enjoy
Why I love this recipe
There is something so comforting about homemade, flavorful gravy. We love to pour it over roasted chicken, fried chicken, roast beef, buttermilk biscuits, and mashed potatoes, but it can be used over rice as well.
It’s also perfect for busy schedules, Sunday dinner, Thanksgiving dinner, or any holiday meal. We used chicken broth in these pictures, but you can easily use beef broth or meat drippings instead.
Expert tips
You can use meat drippings, chicken stock, vegetable stock, or beef stock instead of broth.
Sauté some onions or mushrooms and add them to the gravy.
Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
A flour-based gravy, like this one, can be stored in the freezer. Place it in a storage container, freezer bag, or even ice cube trays.
Store homemade gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 – 4 days. For longer storage, it can be frozen for 3-6 months.
Process shots for Gravy with drippings or broth
You may also enjoy
- Old Fashioned Biscuits and Gravy
- Boneless Country Ribs and Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes without Milk
- Paprika Chicken Stroganoff
- Glazed Rainbow Carrots
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Easy Gravy Recipe with Drippings or canned Broth
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (beef broth, vegetable broth, any stock, or pan drippings)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Whisk in the flour and black pepper to taste, until no lumps remain. Cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly add the chicken broth or drippings to the pan, whisking continuously.
- Cook and whisk for 5 – 7 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
- Remove the pan from heat and season with salt to taste. Serve in a gravy boat if desired.
Notes
- You can use meat drippings, chicken stock, vegetable stock, or beef stock instead of broth.
- Sauté some onions or mushrooms and add them to the gravy.
- Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- For longer storage, it can be frozen for 3-6 months. Place it in a storage container, freezer bag, or even ice cube trays.
Nutrition
Hi, and welcome. I’m Zona, and I love creating recipes for easy dinners or desserts.
Mark
Thursday 24th of November 2022
Zona - this seems most sensible. Thank you!
Helen
Wednesday 24th of August 2022
I've made this gravy and it always turns out great.