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Time: 15 Minutes Makes: 4 cups https://barefeetinthekitchen.com/perfect-brown-gravy-sauce-recipe/

Gravy (made without meat drippings) - 4 cups

  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 20 ounces beef broth
  • 10 ounces chicken broth
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Gravy (made without meat drippings) - 1 cup

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons (21g) butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 large clove garlic (minced)
  • 5 ounces beef broth
  • 2.5 ounces chicken broth
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Stir together the water and the cornstarch and set aside. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the flour and whisk to combine. Cook the flour mixture for about 5 minutes, stirring or whisking until it turns golden brown. Add the minced garlic and continue cooking for about 30 seconds, until it is fragrant.

Add the broths and bring to a boil. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture and reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Season generously with pepper. Taste and serve. Enjoy!