BEST Mushroom Gravy

Name: BEST Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, bacon grease, lard or beef drippings; 1 yellow onion (,finely chopped); 1 clove garlic (,minced); 16 ounces fresh mushrooms of choice (I used button mushrooms in the photos) (,cleaned and sliced); 1 tablespoon ground dried porcini mushrooms; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ((vegan: use oil)); 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour ((see Note for gluten free)); 2 cups strong beef broth (i.e. add an additional teaspoon or two of beef broth base/granules (vegan: use vegetable broth)); 1 teaspoon dark balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (, plus more to taste); 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Optional: For a creamy gravy, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream at the end

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This mushroom gravy has an incredible depth of flavor and is delicious served over roasts, steaks, meatloaf, roast chicken, potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, vegetables and more!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:07:07 GMT