The Best Homemade Mushroom Gravy Recipe

If you want to add some major flavor to your dinner with very little effort, this mushroom gravy recipe is a must try! Try it over your mashed potatoes or over salisbury steaks! It’s so delicious, you’ll want to pair it with a variety of meals.

Ingredients for Mushroom Gravy

This mushroom gravy recipe is great because it uses simple ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen. Note: Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below.

Olive Oil: For cooking the mushrooms and chopped onion. Mushrooms: The star of this recipe! Use fresh white, button, or Cremini mushrooms. Onion: Use a white or yellow onion. Keep in mind that yellow onions have a slightly sweeter, more mellow taste. Garlic: Finely minced fresh garlic will add depth of flavor to the gravy. Kosher Salt & Black Pepper: Season to taste and bring out all of the deliciousness! Butter: Combines with the flour to add creamy, rich thickness. Flour: Helps the gravy thicken up nicely. All-purpose flour works just fine here. If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, you can use cornstarch instead! Beef Broth: Adds meatiness and extra flavor to the gravy. Vegetable or mushroom broth can also be used. Thyme: A classic herb that complements the savory flavor of this mushroom gravy.

How to Make Mushroom Gravy

So simple to make using just one pan! Get ready to create an out-of-this-world delicious mushroom gravy. Here’s the simple process:

Prep Before Cooking: This recipe moves quickly. I recommend having the mushrooms, onions and garlic chopped, and all of the ingredients measured before heating your pan. Let the Mushrooms Caramelize: After adding the mushrooms to the pan, let them cook for about 3 minutes without stirring them. The edges will have time to caramelize making the mushrooms super flavorful. Make it Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth to make a vegetarian and vegan version of this gravy. Serving Suggestions: This gravy is great served with cube steaks, flank steaks, pot roasts, roasted chicken, over pasta or with mashed potatoes!

In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat over the stove on medium heat when ready to serve. Or pop individual servings in the microwave and rewarm in 30 second increments until heated. In the Freezer: Transfer this to a freezer bag or other freezer-safe container, and store for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before you reheat it.