Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Melt the 4 tbsp (56g) of unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until it starts to sizzle and foam.
  2. Whisk in the 1/4 cup (30g) of all purpose flour slowly.
  3. Cook the roux for about 3 minutes until it turns a light brown color.
  4. Pour in the 2 cups (480ml) of low sodium beef broth in a very slow, steady stream.
  5. Whisk vigorously during the liquid addition until the mixture is completely smooth.
  6. Stir in the 1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.
  7. Add the 1/4 tsp of sea salt and 1/4 tsp of black pepper.
  8. Simmer the gravy for 5 minutes until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.
  9. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt if necessary.
  10. Remove from heat and let it sit for 2 minutes until it becomes glossy.