Easy Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Gravy can turn an ordinary meal into something extraordinary. But when we’re talking about mushroom gravy, it levels things up even more. This easy mushroom gravy recipe is made with fresh mushrooms, fresh thyme and rosemary, onions, butter, and savory beef broth to create maximum flavor in every spoonful! No fancy chef skills or roasted meat drippings needed here – just straightforward ingredients and basic steps to create an easy and foolproof sauce that will make your meals even better. Love the looks of the pork recipe shown with this succulent gravy with mushrooms? That’s my Glazed Pork Loin Roast recipe. Also shown are my Classic Mashed Potatoes and Orange Glazed Brussels Sprouts.
Ingredients in Homemade Mushroom Gravy
Made with common and easy to find fridge and pantry ingredients, here’s what you’ll need to make this mushroom gravy recipe:
Unsalted butter Yellow onion Fresh mushrooms – see notes below Garlic cloves Soy sauce Fresh thyme leaves Fresh rosemary All-purpose flour Beef broth – I recommend reduced sodium Salt Freshly ground black pepper
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
What Kind of Mushrooms Are Best For Mushroom Gravy?
You can use any kind of mushrooms for this gravy provided they are fresh mushrooms. While I tend to use two containers (8 ounces each) of sliced “basic” white button mushrooms, you can mix-and-match the types of mushrooms used.
White or white button, cremini or brown button, or baby portobello mushrooms are great as a base and for a rich deep flavor. Shiitake mushrooms (and baby portobello to an extent) mushrooms will amp up the unmai flavor and give this more of a mushroom-forward flavor. Wild mushrooms like chanterelles, morels, or porcini will bring a complex and earthy flavor to your gravy.
Buying containers of fresh sliced mushrooms from your local grocery store is a time saver because you don’t need to spend the time slicing them!
How to Make Mushroom Gravy
This is one of those impressive yet simple to make recipes which I love! It will be ready in about 35 minutes from start to finish and most of that time is spent simmering. Here are the steps to making this luscious mushroom onion gravy:
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
The key to creating the perfect mushroom gravy is to experiment and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Whether you’re serving it with Thanksgiving dinner or a weeknight roast, there’s a mushroom gravy variation for every occasion!
Vegetarian: Substitute the beef broth for vegetable broth. Gluten free: Substitute the all-purpose flour for gluten free flour if you’re looking for a gluten-free option. Soy free: Substitute the soy sauce for coconut aminos. Vegan gravy: Turn this into a vegan mushroom gravy recipe by using vegan butter and replace the beef broth with vegan vegetable broth. For an extra punch of flavor: Add a splash of dry white wine (chardonnay, pinot grigio, or sauvignon blanc) or cooking sherry to the gravy. Or brighten it up with a squeeze of lemon or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. Bacon variation: For a richer flavor, cook 2 or 3 slices of bacon in a pan and use the drippings instead of butter. Chop the bacon and add it to the gravy. Make it creamy: Add a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half for a luxurious texture. Spicy: Add a kick to your gravy by sprinkling in some crushed red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
More Easy Gravy Recipes:
Turkey Gravy From Drippings – This is the most classic gravy that you can make, and if you’ve made a whole bird, this is the logical choice, especially if you’re serving it for the holidays. In the freezer: Freeze it in an airtight container or a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let frozen gravy thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat: Gently reheat the gravy in a saucepan on the stovetop over low heat while stirring frequently. Or you can put it in a 2 to 4-cup Pyrex glass measuring cup, cover with plastic wrap, and reheat in the microwave in 20-second bursts until it’s hot enough. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Slow Cooker Turkey Breast + Gravy – Not roasting a whole bird? If you have some pan drippings from a turkey breast instead, this is an easy gravy to make, and doesn’t make a ton. Beef Tips + Gravy – This recipe does use the premise that you’ve made beef tips, and have pan drippings to use (and it also uses mushrooms in the gravy but you can omit them if you’d like) and the recipe produces lots of savory gravy. Biscuit and Sausage Gravy Pots — Individual ramekins are filled with homemade sausage gravy and topped with homemade flaky cheese and herb biscuits before being baked and served piping hot!
