Oh yes—mushroom onion gravy is pure comfort, deep and savory. Perfect over steak, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, or biscuits. 🍄🧅🤎
Mushroom Onion Gravy (Rich & Classic)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 225 g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: thyme, soy sauce, splash of cream
Method
- Caramelize onions
- Heat butter + oil over medium heat.
- Add onions with a pinch of salt.
- Cook 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden.
- Cook mushrooms
- Add mushrooms and cook 5–7 minutes until browned and moisture evaporates.
- Garlic + flour
- Stir in garlic, cook 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over everything; cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw taste.
- Build gravy
- Slowly whisk in broth.
- Add Worcestershire, pepper, and thyme if using.
- Simmer 5–8 minutes until thick.
- Finish
- Adjust salt.
- Optional: add splash of cream or soy sauce for richness.
Pro tips
- Don’t rush the onions—that’s where the flavor lives.
- If gravy gets too thick, loosen with broth.
- For ultra-smooth gravy, blend half and mix back in.
Variations
- Vegetarian: veg broth + extra mushrooms
- Steakhouse style: beef drippings instead of butter
- French onion vibe: add splash of sherry or balsamic
- Extra umami: miso or soy sauce (½ tsp)
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