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Brown Gravy

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Brown Gravy ~ This homemade vegan brown gravy is hearty and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 10 minutes!  via @thiswifecooks

Brown Gravy ~

This homemade brown gravy is hearty and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 10 minutes!

Brown Gravy ~ This homemade brown gravy is smooth and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 5 minutes!

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Vegan Brown Gravy Recipe

This vegan brown gravy takes me back to home-cooked dinners of meatloaf and mashed potatoes and Thanksgiving at my grandmother’s house. Like many people, I grew up eating meat and I loved that beefy flavor of a traditional brown gravy. Grandma’s gravy may not have been vegan (it definitely was not) but this gravy tastes just like what she used to make, maybe even better. 😉

The key to making the best vegan brown gravy and achieving that old-school flavor is simply swapping outdated meat-based ingredients for plant-based ingredients made with similar seasonings. This is a gravy even the meat eaters will love; no nutritional yeast or soy sauce here!

Brown Gravy ~ This homemade brown gravy is smooth and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 5 minutes!

The gravy boat shown in these photos was passed down from my mother-in-law over 10 years ago and it has served us well on our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner tables ever since. It’s such a simple item yet one of the few truly special pieces in my kitchen and it brings me joy every holiday season.

Brown Gravy ~ This homemade brown gravy is smooth and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 5 minutes!

Brown Gravy Ingredients

You will need:

  • 2 cups vegan beef-style broth
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vegan beef-style bouillon base
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter

Ingredient Notes

  • Vegan Beef-Style Broth – I use Better Than Bouillon’s No-Beef Base mixed with water according to the package directions.
  • Cornstarch – To thicken the gravy; all-purpose flour can also be used.
  • Vegan Worcestershire Sauce – I use The Wizard’s brand.
  • Beef-Style Bouillon Base – I use the No-Beef Base mentioned above straight from the jar.
Brown Gravy ~ This homemade brown gravy is smooth and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 5 minutes!

How to Make Brown Gravy

STEP ONE: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the beef-style broth and cornstarch.

STEP TWO: Whisk in the beef-style bouillon base, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper.

STEP THREE: Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until gravy is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

STEP FOUR: Remove from heat and add the butter and continue stirring until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Brown Gravy ~ This homemade brown gravy is smooth and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 5 minutes!

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Brown Gravy ~ This homemade brown gravy is smooth and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 5 minutes!
Brown Gravy ~ This homemade brown gravy is smooth and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 5 minutes!

Brown Gravy

This homemade vegan brown gravy is hearty and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 10 minutes!
5 from 12 votes
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Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas, dairy free, gravy, Thanksgiving, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 27kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegan beef-style broth
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vegan beef-style bouillon base
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the beef-style broth and cornstarch.
  • Whisk in the beef-style bouillon base, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until gravy is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the butter and continue stirring until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.01mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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  1. Ginger

    November 3, 2022 at 6:41 pm

    Thyme comes ground or in leaves. Which do you use?

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    • thiswifecooks

      November 3, 2022 at 9:56 pm

      Yes, thank you for that question! I use dried thyme leaves for this recipe. The ingredients list has been updated for this clarification.

  2. Nancy

    November 3, 2022 at 9:21 pm

    5 stars
    Tasty vegan brown gravy to complete my holiday planning. Thanks for this yummy recipe.

    Reply
  3. Choclette

    November 14, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    I do love a drop of gravy, especially with sausages and mash or a roast dinner. Vegan gravy is every bit as good as I remember meat gravy being – if not better. That image of your mashed potato with gravy has made me SO hungry.

    Reply
  4. Rachel

    November 14, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    Love how fast this vegan brown gravy comes together! So delicious!

    Reply
  5. Tavo

    November 14, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    The gravy came out super tasty and it was perfect for my homemade mashed potatoes! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  6. Andrea

    November 15, 2022 at 2:19 am

    This brown gravy turned out absolutely amazing! So simple to make and super savory and delicious!

    Reply
  7. Tina

    November 15, 2022 at 4:21 am

    5 stars
    Such a delicious gravy recipe. Can’t wait to have this again for thanksgiving

    Reply
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