Easy Onion Gravy

This homemade onion gravy recipe is exactly what you want in an onion gravy - flavorful, and quick and easy to make. It uses just 6 ingredients and comes together in just 20 minutes.

Course Condiments

Cuisine English

Keyword Gravy Recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings cups

Calories 319kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $3

Ingredients

4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion, sliced
4 tbsp all purpose flour
32 oz unsalted beef broth or stock
½ tsp worcestershire sauce
¼ tsp ground thyme
¼ tsp salt + more to taste *Note 1
⅛ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Pre-heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter. 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Once the butter is melted, add the onions and stir occasionally. Cook until softened, approximately 8-10 minutes. 1 large yellow onion, sliced
Add the flour and cook for approx. 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally. 4 tbsp all purpose flour
Slowly add the beef broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. 32 oz unsalted beef broth or stock
Add the worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a slow simmer. Continue to whisk and cook for about 5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Keep in mind it will continue to thicken as it cools. ½ tsp worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp ground thyme ¼ tsp salt + more to taste ⅛ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp ground thyme

Notes

Note 1 - If using salted butter or beef broth, do a quick taste test of the gravy before adding any extra salt. It may not need any extra salt added.

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