Vegan Gluten Free Beef Gravy

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

This silky, savory gravy comes together fast with a whisked cornstarch slurry that thickens it into a glossy, spoon-coating sauce in just a few minutes on the stove. Onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper build a deep, roasted-style flavor, while a few fresh thyme leaves add an earthy, herbal lift right at the end. The whisking technique keeps everything lump-free and glassy, so you get that classic clean-line-on-a-spoon finish every time. It's a versatile pour-over for mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a hearty plate of grains, and it comes together in one saucepan with minimal cleanup. This one is a genuinely solid fit for a vegan table, delivering all the rich, savory comfort of a traditional gravy without any fuss.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 tbsp unsalted butter or beef drippings
Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil Miyoko's Creamery Plant Milk European Style Salted Butter, 8 oz Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks Violife 100% Vegan Unsalted Plant Butter Country Crock Dairy Free Plant Butter with Avocado Oil
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Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2 cups beef broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will taste lighter and less meaty; a mushroom-rich vegetable broth gives the closest beefy flavor.
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
½ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water
salt, to taste
½ tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
Melt the butter (or drippings) in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside, about 1 minute.
2
Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is steaming and small bubbles break at the surface, about 4–5 minutes.

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