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3 Ingredient Gravy Recipe

Zona House
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 pan drippings. Butter, flour, 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.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course On the side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 135 kcal

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

Serving: 1Calories: 135kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 352IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg
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