Brown Gravy ~ Vegan Recipe ~ This Wife Cooks™ (2024)

Brown Gravy ~

This homemade brown gravy is hearty and rich with savory flavor. Ready to serve in 10 minutes!

Vegan Brown Gravy Recipe

This vegan brown gravy takes me back to home-cooked dinners of meatloaf and mashed potatoes and Thanksgiving at my grandmother’s house. Like many people, I grew up eating meat and I loved that beefy flavor of a traditional brown gravy. Grandma’s gravy may not have been vegan (it definitely was not) but this gravy tastes just like what she used to make, maybe even better. 😉

The key to making the best vegan brown gravy and achieving that old-school flavor is simply swapping outdated meat-based ingredients for plant-based ingredients made with similar seasonings. This is a gravy even the meat eaters will love; no nutritional yeast or soy sauce here!

The gravy boat shown in these photos was passed down from my mother-in-law over 10 years ago and it has served us well on our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner tables ever since. It’s such a simple item yet one of the few truly special pieces in my kitchen and it brings me joy every holiday season.

Brown Gravy Ingredients

You will need:

• 2 cups vegan beef-style broth
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon vegan beef-style bouillon base
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegan butter

Ingredient Notes

• Vegan Beef-Style Broth – I use Better Than Bouillon’s No-Beef Base mixed with water according to the package directions.
• Cornstarch – To thicken the gravy; all-purpose flour can also be used.
• Vegan Worcestershire Sauce – I use The Wizard’s brand.
• Beef-Style Bouillon Base – I use the No-Beef Base mentioned above straight from the jar.

How to Make Brown Gravy

STEP ONE: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the beef-style broth and cornstarch.

STEP TWO: Whisk in the beef-style bouillon base, onion powder, thyme, and black pepper.

STEP THREE: Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until gravy is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

STEP FOUR: Remove from heat and add the butter and continue stirring until melted. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

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