Rich, savory, and full of earthy flavor, mushroom gravy takes just 30 minutes to make and is loaded with fresh mushrooms, butter, beef broth, garlic and onion.
With tender mushrooms simmered in a flavorful base, this recipe delivers a hearty gravy that’s just as perfect for weeknight dinners as it is for holiday feasts.
Whether you’re pouring it over German Schnitzel, Jägerschnitzel, roast chicken, biscuits, or creamy mashed potatoes, this homemade gravy takes any dish to the next level.
If you’re looking for a flour-free and slightly lighter sauce, or one without heavy cream, consider using this popular Mushroom Sauce.
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Mushrooms In Gravy – What Kind To Use
For mushroom gravy, you’ll want mushrooms that bring rich, earthy flavor and hold up well during cooking.
- Cremini Mushrooms (Baby Bella)
- White Button Mushrooms
- Portobello Mushrooms
- Oyster Mushrooms
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Wild Mushroom Mix
Basically the same options as when making red wine mushrooms, or roasted mushrooms.
How To Make Mushroom Gravy
When making mushroom gravy the majority of the time is hands-off simmering.
To make, all you do is brown the mushrooms, onions, and garlic in butter in a skillet over medium heat. Then, you’ll make a quick roux and add the remaining mushroom gravy ingredients and simmer until the mixture has thickened.
Where To Use
This mushroom gravy recipe works on many items, including:
Tips From Darcey’s Kitchen
- Try and use the dry brushing method when cleaning mushrooms to avoid water log.
- Use unsalted broth and butter to control the total sodium content. I recommend tasting the gravy after reducing and adding salt and pepper as needed.
- Instead of thyme, rosemary, sage, or your favorite herbs would also make a great addition.
- I’ve had great success making this mushroom sauce a day or two in advance, which is extremely helpful for holidays such as Thanksgiving Dinner. Gently reheat it over medium-low heat in a skillet until warm throughout.
More Gravy Recipes
Here are a few more highly-rated gravy recipes to check out:Prime Rib Gravy,Turkey Gravy, and Chicken Gravy.
Mushroom Gravy
Rich, savory, and full of earthy flavor, mushroom gravy takes just 20 minutes to make and is loaded with fresh mushrooms, butter, beef broth, garlic and onions.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Cost: $5
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter or bacon grease
- 16 oz fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (*Note 1)
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Add the oil to a large skillet and pre-heat over medium-high heat. Once pre-heated add the butter. Once melted stir in the mushrooms and sauté for 8-10 minutes until the residual water from the mushrooms evaporates.
Sprinkle the mushrooms with salt and pepper and push to one side of the skillet. On the other side of the pan, add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant (approximately. 30-60 seconds).
Mix together the mushrooms and onions and push to one side of the skillet. Add the butter to the other side of the pan and let melt. Whisk in the flour and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, whisking constantly.
Slowly pour in the broth, Worcestershire, thyme, salt, and pepper while whisking, to ensure there are no lumps. Turn the heat up to medium-high until it starts to simmer.
Once simmering, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the gravy is thickened. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
Taste and add extra salt and pepper if needed. Remove from the heat and it will continue to thicken as it cools.
Notes
Note 1 – Good mushroom options: white button mushrooms, portobello, chanterelles, cremini (baby bella), oyster or a wild mushroom mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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