Description
This Delicious Guinness Gravy recipe offers a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for enhancing mashed potatoes, sausages, roasted meats, or vegetables. Made with Guinness stout beer, sautéed onions, garlic, and a blend of classic seasonings, this gravy is hearty and comforting, ideal for Irish-inspired meals or any dish needing a savory boost.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Guinness stout beer
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the onions and garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Incorporate Liquids: Slowly pour in the Guinness stout beer while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Then add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar.
- Season: Add salt, black pepper, and thyme leaves to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally until the gravy thickens and develops a rich flavor.
- Adjust and Finish: Taste the gravy and adjust seasonings if needed. For a smoother texture, you may blend it with an immersion blender or strain before serving.
- Serve: Serve the gravy hot over mashed potatoes, sausages, roasted meats, or vegetables for a delicious, savory addition to your meal.
Notes
- For a richer gravy, add a splash of cream or an additional pat of butter at the end of cooking.
- This gravy can be prepared ahead of time and gently reheated on the stovetop.
- Store leftover gravy in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
