Beef Gravy Recipe

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Rich and savory beef gravy is easy and simple to make on the stove or in the slow cooker following my delicious Beef Gravy Recipe!

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Total Time40

Course: Sauce, Slow Cooker Beef Recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef gravy recipe, beef gravy with drippings, brown gravy recipe, homemade beef gravy

Servings: cups

Calories: 287kcal

See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

Pour the beef drippings (or beef stock) into the slow cooker, and set the heat to HIGH. While it's heating, make a roux by melting butter in a pan and adding the flour. Whisk frequently until bubbling, about 3-5 minutes.
2 cups Beef drippings, ¼ cup Unsalted butter, ¼ cup Flour
Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot broth into the roux, whisking continuously. Once it's smooth and well combined, pour the roux mixture into the slow cooker.
Whisk well, then cover and let cook on high until nice and thick, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Uncover, season, cool, and serve!
Salt and pepper

Start off making a roux by first adding the butter to a medium pot to melt, then add in the flour. Whisk well until bubbling and combined, about 3-5 minutes.
¼ cup Unsalted butter, ¼ cup Flour
Once the roux is complete, slowly add 1 cup of the beef drippings or broth, whisking continuously.
2 cups Beef drippings
Add the rest of the drippings and whisk until smooth, then let simmer over medium heat until hot and thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Remove, and serve!
Salt and pepper

Make sure not to cook the roux too long. If the flour starts to darken, it can lose some of its ability to thicken the gravy.

Too thick? Add a little more broth! Not thick enough? Keep on simmering the gravy and it'll get thicker as it cooks.

While this gravy really shines with beef drippings, you can always use beef broth. If using broth, make sure to season with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor- drippings likely won't need more seasonings!

This super-easy gravy tastes amazing with extra add-ins! I love adding sauteed onions and mushrooms to my beef gravy.