Better Than Bouillon Gravy (5 Minutes)

3 tablespoons oil or unsalted butter (or half butter, half oil)

Optional: 3 tbsp chopped green onions or shallots

3 ½ tablespoons all purpose flour (or 4 tbsp for thicker gravy)

1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon base, any kind (or more to taste)

2 cups water

Dried seasoning - salt, black pepper, thyme, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, garlic powder

Fresh herbs e.g. thyme, chives, rosemary

1 teaspoon soy sauce, sherry or Worcestershire sauce; or a splash of cream.

Melt butter or heat 3 tablespoons oil (or use half of each) in small saucepan on medium heat. For extra flavor, add optional chopped green onions and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in 3 ½ tablespoons of flour and 1 tablespoon Better Than Bouillon base. Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until the roux starts to turn a very light brown.
Whisk in 1 cup water until smooth. Whisk in remaining 1 cup water. Cook about 3 minutes until gravy has thickened.
Taste and add any optional seasonings you like if needed. Pour into a gravy boat or thermos and serve.

Course🍯Sauce

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥣Gravy

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 5m