Mushroom Gravy
The beauty of this easy mushroom gravy recipe is that you can make it ahead! It's the perfect savory pairing for mashed potatoes and more.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (3 1/2 cups)
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or non-dairy butter spread or olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms very finely chopped
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced (optional; omit if you have mushroom skeptics)
- 4 garlic cloves minced (about 4 teaspoons)
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour use 1:1 flour substitute to make gluten free
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tablespoons brandy optional
- 10 large fresh sage leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari to make gluten free
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet, melt the butter (or buttery spread or oil) over medium heat. Add the onion, diced mushrooms, and sliced mushrooms. Saute, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and the mushrooms are deeply browned, about 15 to 20 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed so the diced mushrooms do not burn.
- Stir in the garlic and let cook 30 seconds. Sprinkle on the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 full minute. Make sure no white bits of flour are remaining.
- Slowly whisk in stock, adding a little at a time, until all of it is added and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the brandy, sage, bay leaves, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring the gravy to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring very very frequently and scraping a wooden spoon or spatula along the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking. Carefully taste and adjust seasoning to taste (be careful, it is HOT).
- If time allows, set aside at room temperature and allow the herbs to infuse for 1 hour (or you can remove and discard the bay leaves and sage and use the gravy right away). Just before serving, give the gravy a stir and rewarm gently on the stove if needed. You also can let cool completely and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- TO STORE: Refrigerate gravy in an airtight storage container for up to 5 days.
- TO REHEAT: Gently rewarm gravy in a saucepan on the stovetop over low heat, stirring frequently.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze gravy in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1(of 8), about 1/3 to 1/2 cupCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 515IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
