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A red jug brimming with creamy turkey gravy is surrounded by fresh green herbs on a light surface.

Quick Turkey Gravy Recipe

Author: Mandy Applegate
This quick turkey gravy comes together from stock and a butter roux in about 35 minutes, with no drippings or roasted turkey required. Onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary give it a smooth, savory finish that works on everything from the holiday bird to weeknight mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Turkey Gravy
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 353kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3 cups chicken or turkey stock
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Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it’s smooth. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring to combine. Cook for about 10 minutes on low heat, letting the onion soften and the garlic release its flavor.
    3 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup onion, 3 garlic cloves
  • Next, stir in the dried thyme and fresh rosemary, cooking for about a minute until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring constantly to form a thick paste, or “roux.”
    1 teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ cup flour, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • Then gradually whisk in 2-3 cups of stock. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat slightly and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
    3 cups chicken or turkey stock
  • If the gravy is too thick, add more stock to smooth.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge before reheating.
  • Add the stock gradually while whisking to keep the gravy smooth; if lumps form, strain or blend it.
  • Cook the flour in the butter for a minute or two before adding stock so the gravy doesn't taste pasty.
  • Taste before adding seasoning, since stocks vary in saltiness.
  • Stir in a few spoonfuls of skimmed turkey drippings at the end for deeper flavor, if you have them.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 652mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 557IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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