Brown gravy
Instructions
Tip
This simple brown gravy will thicken as it sits. If it becomes too thick, you can add a splash of water while reheating it. But only add it little by little or you risk watering down the flavour. Remember to give it a taste to ensure that the mixture is properly seasoned.
Tip
Yellow onions are perfect for adding flavour to the mix. They also have a higher sugar content, which results in a perfect golden-brown colour, so you can use the onions for other dishes or add them to the finished gravy for a more textured experience. The longer you brown the onions, the richer the flavour will be.
Questions about brown gravy
Try out our recipe that only require a few basic kitchen staples when you are in the mood for something savoury and creamy for your main dish. Read on to discover more about it!
Ingredients
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Butter
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10 g |
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Onions, in thin half rings (approx. 150 g)
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2 |
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Coarse salt
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½ tsp |
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Water
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300 ml |
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Cooking cream, 8%
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¼ l |
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Soy sauce
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1 tsp |
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Coarse salt
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½ tsp |
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Freshly ground pepper
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Sauce thickener
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1½ tbsp |
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Browning sauce
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Brown gravy with onions
Want to wow your guests with a luxuriously rich gravy full of flavour? Then you need to try our recipe for brown gravy with onions and cream. It is a quick and easy way to give your favourite savoury recipes a flavourful flourish. Soy sauce, salt, and pepper provide aromatic support without it being overpowering. With its deep colour, rich taste, and creamy texture, it is the perfect topping for meat and potatoes.
Cream and onion gravy taking centre stage
Enjoy a creamy gravy with a rich texture and subtle sweet notes, making it perfect to serve for a special occasion. A splash of cooking cream gives it a velvety, almost silky texture.
Most gravies use a roux as a base, but we have a much better solution that ensures a lump-free consistency and lends a delicious aroma. Cooked onions provide a sweet and pungent flavour and help thicken the gravy, working together with the cooking cream.
How to serve brown gravy
There are so many delicious pairings for this classic onion brown gravy. For example, homemade meatballs. Smother the tender meatballs in brown gravy and serve them right out of the pan with mashed potatoes, rice, or boiled potatoes. It is such a delicious comfort food that hits home every time. Add the meatballs to the gravy and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. For a final touch, garnish with fresh parsley.
If you have never had meatloaf with brown gravy, you have been missing out. It is a perfect nostalgic dish that only takes a few minutes to make. Cook the meatloaf in the oven and pour the brown gravy on top once the meatloaf comes out of the oven, allowing it to seep into the meat to make it juicier and tastier. Slice the meatloaf and serve with gravy on the side.
When you want an easy meal, pork chops in brown gravy are just what you need. Fry the pork chops over medium heat for a couple of minutes until they are light brown. Transfer the pork chops to the gravy and let it simmer until they are tender. Serve the pork chops with onions and brown gravy.
Try this recipe with our meatloaf made with cheese and bell peppers or check out this easy homemade bearnaise and cheesy mornay sauce if you want to be inspired by more easy and delicious sauces.
Add your own touch
With our simple recipe for homemade brown gravy, it is easy to add a personal touch. If you want to try something new, experiment with umami-rich ingredients, for example, by adding Worcestershire sauce. Worcestershire sauce has a rich, sweet, earthy flavour profile that pairs well with an array of savoury dishes.
You can also boost the flavour by infusing it with aromatic herbs like thyme or rosemary. Let the gravy and herbs simmer until it is flagrant and flavourful. To get a sweeter flavour, add a bit of redcurrant jelly to the sauce.
Use beef stock or beef broth and add it to the onions instead of the water. It will give it a much deeper aroma and allows the flavours of the beef to shine through. Depending on the dish you are serving with the brown gravy, chicken or vegetable stock might be better suited.
