Chef John's Best Mushroom Gravy

Name: Chef John's Best Mushroom Gravy
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 🧈 ¼ cup butter; 🍄 1 (16 ounce) package sliced mushrooms; 🧂 Salt to taste; 🌾 ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 🥩 1 quart beef stock; 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste; 🌿 1 pinch fresh thyme leaves to taste

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

55 Min
6 Servings
$5

Chef John's Best Mushroom Gravy

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

55 Min
6 Servings
$5

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 🧈 ¼ cup butter
- 🍄 1 (16 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
- 🧂 Salt to taste
- 🌾 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 🥩 1 quart beef stock
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
- 🌿 1 pinch fresh thyme leaves to taste

STEPS

Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it foams. Stir in mushrooms and season with salt. Simmer until liquid evaporates, about 20 minutes.

Stir in flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes.

Add 1 cup of beef stock, stirring briskly until incorporated, then pour in the remaining stock and mix thoroughly.

Season with black pepper and thyme. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, stirring often, about 30 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

133

Calories

6
Protein
9
Carbs
9
Fats

💡 Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor.You can substitute beef stock with vegetable or chicken stock for a different taste.Make a double batch and freeze leftover gravy for later use.For a thicker gravy, increase the flour slightly.Add a splash of heavy cream for a richer texture if desired.