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Delicious Mushroom Gravy

This makes a larger batch of gravy, perfect for gatherings. If you want a smaller batch, either cut it in half or make as is and freeze the extra for future use.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 89kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons (84 g) butter (3/4 stick) , divided
  • 16 ounces (454 g) mushrooms , sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup (45 g) flour
  • 3 cups (940 ml) broth (beef, chicken, turkey, or vegetable)
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • In saucepan, melt 2 Tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.  Add mushrooms and cook until golden and excess mushroom liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
    Mushrooms cooking in pan
  • Add garlic and remaining butter (4 tablespoons). Cook for about 1 minute or until butter melts. Increase heat to high. 
    Butter and garlic with the mushrooms
  • Whisk in the flour, continually stirring to remove lumps. Add about 1/2 cup of broth, whisking until incorporated.
    Whisking flour into the mushrooms
  • Pour in the remaining broth and whisk until well combined. Continue cooking on high heat until gravy comes to a boil. 
    Adding broth to the mushrooms
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, stirring often, simmer until thickened, about 15-20 minutes depending on your preferred thickness. Season with salt and pepper, to taste (the saltiness and flavors will concentrate some when it reduces down).
    Spoonful of the gravy
  • Serve on your favorite meatloaf, mashed potatoes or what ever you enjoy.
    Spooned gravy over mashed potatoes
Course: Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 185mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg