Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Melt the unsalted butter or beef drippings in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup all purpose flour. Whisk constantly for about 2 minutes until it smells like toasted biscuits and turns light brown.
  3. Slowly pour in 2 cups of beef broth in a very slow, steady stream. Whisk vigorously with your other hand. The mixture will seize up at first; this is normal.
  4. Stir in 1/2 tsp onion powder and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Pour in 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Watch as the color deepens instantly.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  7. Taste the gravy. Add the 1/4 tsp salt now if needed. Broths vary in saltiness, so always taste first.
  8. If you see any tiny lumps, pour the gravy through a fine mesh sieve into a serving boat.
  9. Let it sit for 2 minutes before serving. It will thicken slightly as it cools.