Mushroom Gravy | Mushrooms in a Hearty Comforting Brown Gravy | How to Make Mushroom Gravy | Gravy, by The Sauce and Gravy Channel on YouTube. 8 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Clean and slice 8 ounces of mushrooms into even pieces about 1/4 inch thick. Keep them dry so they brown instead of steam.
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and their liquid has cooked off.
Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the mushrooms. Stir constantly with a flat whisk or spatula for 1 to 2 minutes to cook the raw flour taste out.
Pour in 1.5 cups of stock a little at a time while whisking. Scrape the browned bits from the pan bottom into the gravy.
Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, whisking often, until it coats the back of a spoon.
Taste and season with salt and black pepper. For a richer finish, stir in 1/4 cup of cream or milk and warm through without boiling.
If the gravy is too thick, whisk in stock one tablespoon at a time. If it is too thin, simmer a little longer to reduce it.
Serve hot over meatloaf, roast, mashed potatoes or noodles. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
Tips and common mistakes
Do not crowd the pan; use a wide skillet so the mushrooms brown rather than steam.
Whisk the stock in slowly to avoid lumps in the roux.
Season at the end because stock can already be salty.
Keep the pan handle turned inward and use a dry cloth or mitt when moving hot stock.
Questions
Can I make mushroom gravy without cream?
Yes. The cream is optional; the roux and stock already make a brown gravy. Add a splash of milk only if you want a richer finish.
Why is my mushroom gravy lumpy?
The flour likely clumped before the stock went in. Whisk the flour into the hot fat first, then add stock a little at a time.
What stock works best?
Use beef stock for a deeper brown gravy, chicken stock for a lighter one, or vegetable stock to keep it meat-free. Check the salt level before seasoning.
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