Quick and Easy Beef Gravy and Mushrooms

June 03, 2022 Post a Comment

This super easy mushroom gravy recipe is perfect for chicken, pork chops, beef, steak, or even to spoon over pasta!

Every home cook needs an easy homemade mushroom gravy recipe in their recipe files!

wooden spoon mixing Mushroom Gravy

Try this creamy, savory, gravy on meatloaf, over roast or with hamburger steaks. Don't forget some homemade French bread to sop up any in the bottom of your bowl!

Mushroom Gravy Ingredients

This is one of our favorite recipes because it is SO easy to make and takes just a few minutes to put together.

MUSHROOMS Use any kind of fresh mushrooms! Cremini, portabello, or white mushrooms will all work!

No WINE? No problem! Wine is optional but really does add more flavor if you have some on hand. If not you can leave it out.

BROTH Beef broth is used in this recipe for its savory flavor. Vegetable or mushroom broth can be used.

ingredients to make Mushroom Gravy

How to Make Mushroom Gravy

Bubbly and savory mushroom gravy takes just minutes to make. It's ready in a few easy steps!

Cook Mushrooms garlic & in butter (per recipe below).
Add wine making sure to scrape up any brown bits in the bottom of the pan.
Add flour & seasoning and cook 1 min.
Add broth slowly & whisk until the gravy is smooth & velvety.

If using dried mushrooms, add them to warm water and let them soak about 25-30 minutes. Give them a rinse to remove any debris.
If you'd like to use the soaking liquid, strain it through a coffee filter to remove any debris.
Add broth slowly stirring until smooth after each addition. It will be thick at first but will thin out nicely.
Cornstarch can be used in place of flour by creating a slurry. Prepare as directed skipping the flour. Before serving, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Slowly drizzle the cornstarch into the simmering mixture while whisking until thickened.
For creamy mushroom gravy, add 1/4 cup or so heavy cream and simmer a couple of minutes.

Entrees to Serve With Mushroom Gravy

Juicy Baked Pork Chops – moist and tender!
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Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetables – a one-pot meal
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Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin – ready in 30 minutes

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Easy Mushroom Gravy

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4

Homemade Mushroom Gravy is creamy & full of flavor. Serve over pork chops or baked chicken!

▢ ¾ pound mushrooms sliced
▢ ¼ cup onion finely diced
▢ 3 tablespoons butter
▢ 1 clove garlic minced
▢ 2 tablespoons red wine optional
▢ 3 tablespoons flour
▢ salt & pepper to taste
▢ 2-3 cups beef broth

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Cook the onions and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add wine and cook until evaporated.
Add flour & salt & pepper to taste. Cook 1 minute.
Add broth, a bit at a time stirring after each addition until gravy reaches desired thickness.
Simmer 2 minutes. Season and serve.

Add broth slowly stirring until smooth after each addition. It will be thick at first but will thin out nicely.

Cornstarch can be used in place of flour by creating a slurry. Prepare the recipe as directed skipping the flour. Before serving, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Slowly drizzle the cornstarch into the simmering mixture while whisking until thickened.

For creamy mushroom gravy, add 1/4 cup or so heavy cream and simmer a couple of minutes.

Calories: 133 , Carbohydrates: 8 g , Protein: 5 g , Fat: 9 g , Saturated Fat: 5 g , Cholesterol: 23 mg , Sodium: 300 mg , Potassium: 535 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 2 g , Vitamin A: 262 IU , Vitamin C: 3 mg , Calcium: 5 mg , Iron: 1 mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

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