Mushroom Gravy

Name: Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter; 8 oz mushrooms, sliced; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef or vegetable stock; Salt and pepper, to taste

6 servings10 min prep18 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Mushroom Gravy

Story updated September 18, 2026

Mushroom gravy pairs the classic roux-based gravy method with sautéed mushrooms, a natural European pairing that became especially popular in American vegetarian and comfort cooking as a meatless alternative to traditional pan gravy.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

3 tbsp butter
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef or vegetable stock
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Sauté mushrooms in butter until deeply golden, about 8 minutes.
2Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and cook 1-2 minutes.
3Gradually whisk in stock until smooth.
4Simmer 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

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