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large spoon with mushroom gravy

Easy Mushroom Gravy

Samantha Erb
This mushroom gravy makes any meal rich and comforting. From weeknight dinners to Thanksgiving, it's a hit every time!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Sauces & Dips
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -8
Calories 181 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • cup onion thinly sliced
  • 12 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons dry red wine or additional broth
  • 2 - 2 ½ cups low-sodium broth any type
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter. 
  • Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and mostly free of liquid. Stir in the garlic, season with salt and pepper to taste, and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. 
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir gently for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with the red wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan.  
  • Stir 2 cups of broth and bring the mixture to boil for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens. Add the thyme, taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

Notes

  • Use portobello mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, or white button mushrooms in place of cremini ones if needed.
  • Pair the broth with the main course. If serving chicken, use chicken broth, if serving beef, use beef broth. You can even use ham or turkey drippings too!
  • Using vegetable broth will make this recipe vegetarian friendly.
  • Reheat the gravy by cooking it on the stove over medium heat stirring frequently until warmed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 344mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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