Texas Roadhouse Brown Gravy Recipe
Description
Recreate the rich, savory, and perfectly smooth brown gravy famous at Texas Roadhouse! This easy copycat recipe uses a classic roux base and a simple blend of seasonings, including a secret ingredient, to deliver deep, beefy flavor without needing any meat drippings. It's the ultimate comfort topping for mashed potatoes, Country Fried Steak, and more.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 cups Beef Broth, or Stock
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Ketchup, or Tomato Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder , to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- Whisk the butter and flour constantly for 2–3 minutes until the mixture (the roux) is a light golden-brown color and smells slightly nutty.
- Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the beef broth into the roux while whisking vigorously and constantly until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Gradually whisk in the remaining beef broth until the gravy base is fully combined and smooth.
- Whisk in the 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1 teaspoon Ketchup (or tomato paste), 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder , and 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder.
- Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat, then taste and adjust seasoning with 1 teaspoon Salt and 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper as needed. Serve immediately while warm.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg