Oats Free Herb-Scented Beef Gravy
Rich, savory gravy can feel like a minefield when you're avoiding oats — thickeners and flavor bases in store-bought versions often hide surprising ingredients. This recipe sidesteps all of that by using arrowroot starch as the thickener, which gives the gravy a glossy, silky consistency without a trace of grain. Bone broth forms the deeply savory backbone, while garlic, fresh thyme, rosemary, and a whisper of turmeric and ginger layer in warmth and complexity that tastes like it simmered for hours. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens everything and keeps the flavor from feeling heavy. The arrowroot slurry technique is simple but worth following closely — a gentle heat and steady pour are all it takes to get that perfect coat-the-spoon texture. Strained smooth and finished with fresh parsley, this is the kind of gravy that makes a plate of roasted meat or mashed potatoes feel genuinely special.
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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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