Make-Ahead Gravy Without Drippings
This Make-Ahead Gravy Without Drippings recipe can be made is less than 10 minutes days ahead of time and tastes amazing. The perfect recipe for a stress-free Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 6 Tbsp. flour
- 4 cups chicken, turkey or beef stock
- 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
- 6 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- Salt, if needed to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until a paste forms. Add the stock 1/2 cup at a time whisking until smooth. Add the crumbled beef bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Continue whisking until the gravy thickens*.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and pepper until combined. Remove from heat. Serve immediately or store in the fridge in a sealed container until needed.
- Reheat in microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until warmed through.
Notes
*The gravy has thickened enough when you can coat the back of a wooden spoon with the gravy and draw a line with your finger through the gravy down the back of the spoon. See 0:36 of video.
Nutrition
Serving: 4Tbsp. | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 399mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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