Nitrate & Nitrite Free Herb-Scented Beef Gravy
Rich, savory gravy is one of those kitchen staples that can quietly harbor preservatives and additives when it comes from a packet or a jar. This version is built entirely from scratch using bone broth, fresh aromatics, and a handful of clean pantry spices, so you know exactly what's going into every pour. Garlic, thyme, rosemary, turmeric, and ginger layer together to create something deeply fragrant and complex — far more interesting than anything that comes from a foil envelope. Arrowroot starch stands in for conventional thickeners, giving the gravy a glossy, silky body that clings beautifully to whatever it's spooned over. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the richness of the drippings and broth. Straining the finished gravy through a fine-mesh sieve gives it that smooth, restaurant-quality finish that makes it feel genuinely special. Whether you're draping it over a Sunday roast or pooling it alongside mashed potatoes, this is the kind of from-scratch sauce that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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6 servings
- 2 tbsp beef drippings oil or coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the beef drippings (or coconut oil) in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just softened, about 1 minute. Watch closely so it does not brown.
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