Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra virgin, for sautéing)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
• 8 ounces Button Mushrooms (washed, dried, chopped)
• 2 cups Beef Broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce (regular, adds umami)
• 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme (remove before serving)
• 0.5 teaspoon Granulated Sugar (balances acidity)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (smooth)
• 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare Mushrooms

   Quickly rinse the button mushrooms under cold water, pat them dry with paper towels, then chop them to your desired size.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Mushrooms

   Heat the sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. When the butter foams and the pan is very hot, add the chopped mushrooms and thyme sprigs. Stir and cook until the mushrooms are browned and tender, about 6‑7 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: high

3. Make the Roux

   Push the mushrooms to the side of the pan. Add the remaining 3 tbsp butter to the empty space and melt over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, whisk continuously, and cook for 2‑3 minutes until it turns a warm nutty color and smells fragrant.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium

4. Add Liquids

   Slowly pour in the 2 cups beef broth while scraping the browned bits from the pan. Add the teaspoon of soy sauce and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

5. Simmer and Reduce

   Reduce heat to low and let the gravy simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes or until it reaches your desired thickness.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: low

6. Finish Gravy

   Stir in ½ tsp sugar and 1 tsp Dijon mustard, whisking to fully incorporate. Remove the thyme sprigs, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

   Time: PT2M

7. Serve

   Spoon the hot mushroom gravy over meatloaf, mashed potatoes, roast, chicken, or tossed with noodles. Keep warm until ready to serve.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

100

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

7 g

Fiber

0.5 g