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Savory Black Pepper Gravy Recipe

Rich and savory black pepper gravy perfect for meats and mashed potatoes, made easy with simple ingredients.

Make a rich and savory black pepper gravy perfect for meats and mashed potatoes with this easy step-by-step recipe.

Recipe Details

Prep time
10m
Cook time
15m
Rest time
0s
Total time
25m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 15 g unsalted butter
  • 15 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns crushed
  • 120 ml beef broth low sodium
  • 30 g onion finely diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 5 ml soy sauce low sodium
  • 30 ml heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Origins

USA

Instructions

  1. Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add finely diced onion and minced garlic clove to the butter and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the onion and garlic mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Slowly For in beef broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
  5. Add crushed black peppercorns and soy sauce to the mixture and stir well.
  6. Bring the gravy to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and season with a pinch of salt, then cook for another 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and strain the gravy through a fine mesh sieve for a smooth texture if desired.
  9. Serve hot over your favorite meat or mashed potatoes.

Tips

  • Use freshly crushed black pepper for best flavor.
  • Whisk continuously when adding broth to avoid lumps.
  • Adjust thickness by adding more broth or cooking longer.

Serving Suggestions

  • mashed potatoes
  • roast beef
  • steamed vegetables

This savory black pepper gravy is a simple way to add bold flavor to your meals. Serve it hot over meats or mashed potatoes for a comforting dish.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 0.5
  • Sodium (g): 0.5
  • Sugar (g): 1
  • Fat (g): 10
  • Carbohydrates (g): 5
  • Protein (g): 2
  • Calories: 120
  • Cholesterol (g): 15
  • Saturated Fat (g): 6

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