This easy 3 Ingredient Gravy is hearty and delicious comfort food and takes just 5 steps and 10 minutes. It is so simple and can be made in just one pan with or without drippings.
Butter, flour, chicken broth (or pan juices), plus some salt and pepper are whisked over low heat to make this smooth chicken gravy, turkey gravy, beef gravy, or brown gravy. This smooth creamy gravy is a great addition to make any dinner even more special, ready in just 10 minutes.
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 gravy 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.
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Simple Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
unsalted butter
all-purpose flour
chicken broth
Optional – Salt and pepper to taste
Substitutions and Additions
You can use meat drippings, chicken stock, vegetable stock, or beef stock instead of broth.
Saute some onions or mushrooms and add them to the gravy.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make 3 Ingredient Gravy
Step 1 – Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2 – Then, whisk in the flour and black pepper to taste, until no lumps remain. Cook for 1 minute.
Step 3 – Slowly add the chicken broth or drippings to the pan, whisking continuously.
Step 4 – Cook and whisk for 5–7 minutes or until desired thickness is achieved.
Step 5 – Remove the pan from heat and season with salt to taste. Serve it in a gravy boat if desired.
Pro Tips
Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
A flour-based gravy, like this one, can keep for up to four months in the freezer. Place it in containers, freezer bags, or even ice cube trays.
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3 Ingredient Gravy
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (beef broth, vegetable broth, or any stock)
- Optional – 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
- We used chicken broth in these pictures, but you can easily use beef broth or drippings instead.
- Store leftover gravy in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Hi and welcome. I’m Zona and I love creating recipes for easy dinners or desserts. Here you will find quick recipes, recipes that take minimal effort, or recipes that have few ingredients. Eat, drink, and enjoy!
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.