British Mushroom Gravy Recipe

Name: British Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion; 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1 beef stock cube; 1 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons cornflour; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Elevate your sausage and chips or meatloaf to the next level with this incredibly flavorful British Mushroom Gravy! This quick and easy recipe delivers a rich, savory gravy with perfectly browned mushrooms in just 15 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 86.8 kcal

Protein 2g

Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for British Mushroom Gravy

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 beef stock cube
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons cornflour
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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How to Make British Mushroom Gravy

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned – about 8-10 minutes. This crucial step builds incredible depth of flavor.
In a small bowl, dissolve 1 beef stock cube in 1 cup of boiling water.
Add the dissolved stock to the saucepan. Stir in 2 tablespoons of blended cornflour (or 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) until fully incorporated.
Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes). Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.