Homemade Brown Gravy Mix Seasoning Recipe

Did you know that you can make your own Homemade Brown Gravy Mix in just a few steps? Make this simple rich, velvety, and savory sauce to ladle over your roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or even a hearty plate of fries. It is a simple way to take the main course over the top for flavor and comfort food appeal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meal, gravy, sauce recipe, spice mix

Servings: servings, 4 Cups

Calories: 29kcal

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Ingredients

3 Cups All-Purpose Flour or wheat flour, or cornstarch
¾ Cup Beef Bouillon Powder
2 Tablespoons Onion Powder
2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper or white pepper

Instructions

To Make Gravy Mix

In a bowl, whisk together the beef bouillon powder, all-purpose flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
3 Cups All-Purpose Flour, ¾ Cup Beef Bouillon Powder, 2 Tablespoons Onion Powder, 2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder, 1 Teaspoon Paprika, 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Transfer the brown gravy mix to a sealable jar or other storage container. This will make it easy to use and store for future meals. Make sure to label, date, and write the recipe of how to make the gravy on the outside.

To Make Gravy

Stove Top Method

In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 Tablespoons of the homemade brown gravy mix and 1 cup water. Whisk continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer Until Thickened, 1-2 minutes. The gravy will continue to thicken as it cools.
If needed, adjust the consistency by adding more water. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more mix if a stronger flavor is desired.

Microwave Homemade Gravy

Use microwavable bowl; make sure to use a microwave-safe bowl that is large enough to prevent overflow.
Mix 2 tablespoons of the homemade brown gravy mix with 1 cup of water. Stir water and mix until there are no lumps. A whisk or fork works nicely for this.
Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on high for 2-3 minutes.
Stir and Check Consistency. Carefully remove the bowl and stir the mixture. If the gravy hasn't reached the desired thickness, you can microwave it for additional 1-minute intervals, stirring in between until it thickens to your liking.
Pour the homemade brown gravy over your favorite dishes and savor the familiar taste reminiscent of McCormick brown gravy mix.

Notes

Recipe Variations

If you have beef pan drippings, it is a wonderful addition to this gravy mix. Turn it into a homestyle brown gravy by swapping out the 1 cup of water for 1 cup beef pan drippings to prepare the gravy.

Swap out half the water for ½ cup milk and create a creamy brown gravy. So rich and delicious.

McCormick® recommends adding chopped or sliced sauteed mushrooms along with ¼ teaspoon of thyme leaves to turn this into a Herbed Mushroom Brown Gravy.

Can I make this into a chicken gravy mix?

Yes, it’s easy, just substitute the beef bouillon for chicken bouillon or even vegetable bouillon.

Servings

2 tablespoons of gravy mix make 1 cup of gravy.

Swap out flour for cornstarch

You can swap out the flour for cornstarch. However, the gravy will have more of a transparent look when finished. Also, you need to make sure that the mixture boils to thicken.

Cubed Beef Bouillon

This recipe uses powdered beef bouillon. However, if you are using a cubed beef bouillon, just use the back of a spoon or bottom of a glass to break it into small pieces before adding it to the mix.

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