Enjoy a delicious beef gravy without using beef drippings! This Beef Broth Gravy is made with beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. It’s thickened with a cornstarch and water slurry and is full of rich beefy flavor.

This Beef Broth Gravy takes just minutes to prepare and is so tasty!
What Is Beef Broth Gravy?
This gravy is made with beef broth instead of beef drippings. You can whip up a batch whenever you need beef gravy. It’s super easy to make and is delicious on mashed potatoes or beef pot pie!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- beef broth
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- cold water
- cornstarch
- salt and pepper
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Beef Broth Gravy
- Bring the beef broth to a boil over medium-high heat In a medium saucepan. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, and optional Worcestershire sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch until the cornstarch has dissolved. Add to the boiling beef broth and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir until smooth and thickened.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper.
- Serve and enjoy over your choice of meat, veggies or potatoes!
How To Store Beef Broth Gravy
Place leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on low on the stovetop or at reduced power in the microwave.
You can also freeze leftover Beef Broth Gravy in a freezer-safe container for up to 4 months. Thaw the frozen gravy in the fridge overnight before reheating.
How To Serve Beef Broth Gravy
This Beef Broth Gravy is perfect for when you need gravy but aren’t making a roast. Serve it on mashed potatoes or alongside roasted veggies. It’s also great with meatloaf and can be used as a delicious dipping sauce for french fries!
How Do You Thicken Beef Broth Gravy?
This Beef Broth Gravy is thickened with a slurry of cornstarch and water. The mixture is added to the beef broth as it cooks, resulting in a smooth and rich gravy.
Beef Broth Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- ¼ cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring the beef broth to a boil over medium-high heat In a medium saucepan. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, and optional Worcestershire sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cold water and cornstarch until the cornstarch has dissolved. Add to the boiling beef broth and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir until smooth and thickened.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper.
- Serve and enjoy over your choice of meat, veggies or potatoes!
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