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How to Make a Roux for Gravy

Learn How to Make a Roux to use in recipes like beef gravy, cheese sauce, béchamel sauce, and more! This easy roux recipe works every time.
Course Sauce
Cuisine French
Keyword how to make a roux, how to make a roux for gravy, roux gravy, roux recipe
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 521kcal
Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter or fat drippings
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • In a pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour.
  • Cook until combined and the mixture starts to thicken and bubble, about 3-5 minutes.
    If making a blond roux, cook for about 10 minutes and stir as necessary to keep from burning.
    If making a brown roux, cook for up to 30 minutes and stir frequently to keep the roux from burning.

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Notes

  • You may want to use vegetable oil instead of butter if making a brown roux.

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1418IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg