Easy Gluten-Free Gravy (10-minute Recipe)

Easy Gluten-Free Gravy (10-minute Recipe)

Make silky smooth, flavorful gluten-free gravy with this super easy recipe! The gravy is easily customizable and ready in less than 10 minutes! This super easy technique does not require any drippings, and you can use your favorite broth of choice. It is easy enough to make for holiday meals and quick enough to whip up whenever you need it!

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Butter (or ghee)
3 tablespoons Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour (that contains xanthan gum) (can sub with regular flour if not sensitive to gluten) (or 2 tablespoons cornstarch)
2 cups Chicken, Beef, Turkey, or Vegetable broth (or pan drippings)
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder or to taste
1-2 teaspoons Coconut Aminos (or Worcestershire sauce) or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves (about 1-2 small sprigs) (or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme)

Instructions

MAKE THE ROUX: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. When the butter is melted and sizzling, whisk in the flour a tablespoon at a time. Stir the mixture continuously until it begins to turn golden brown and smells toasty, about 2-3 minutes.
PLEASE NOTE: If using gluten-free flour, your mixture may not turn into a paste. This is okay, just be sure to whisk the mixture over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, until the butter turns deep golden brown and the flour is fully dissolved with no clumps remaining. (Watch the video for reference)
POUR IN THE LIQUID: Slowly pour in the broth one cup at a time and whisk until smooth. Reduce to medium-low heat and bring the gravy to a simmer. As the gravy simmers it will thicken. Allow the mixture to simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously until the gravy begins to bubble.
ADJUST THE CONSISTENCY AS DESIRED: If the gravy is too thick, whisk in a bit more broth. If you would like to make the gravy thicker, allow it to simmer and come to a low boil for an additional minute or two, stirring occasionally (the longer it simmers, the thicker the gravy gets).
SEASON TO TASTE: Whisk in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, thyme, and coconut aminos (optional). Taste the gravy and adjust with spices as desired.

Notes

TIPS AND VARIATIONS

- MAKE IT VEGAN: Use vegan butter or dairy-free butter and use vegetable broth.

- USE PAN DRIPPINGS: Make turkey gravy by using the turkey drippings from the pan (or use turkey broth). If using pan drippings the stock will be well seasoned. Be sure to taste the gravy before adding spices and adjust as needed.

- MAKE BEEF BROTH: Use beef stock to make beef broth. Follow the recipe just the same and you can use beef gravy for your pot roast or meatballs.

- USE LOTS OF HERBS: Try adding chopped rosemary, sage, or parsley to your gravy. You can also add different spices like poultry seasoning, onion powder, or even smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.

- TRY DIFFERENT FLOUR: A lot of recipes use sweet rice flour. I opt for a gluten-free flour blend because it is much easier to find and readily available. The results are also perfect and no one would guess this gravy is gluten-free. If you do not want to use gluten-free all-purpose flour, try cornstarch or tapioca flour. If using a different flour (i.e.regular all-purpose flour, cassava flour, oat flour, tapioca flour, etc), the amount of flour needed does not change. Use 3 tablespoons as the recipe suggests. If using cornstarch, use 2 tablespoons.

You can easily double or triple this recipe if desired.

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