Microwave Gravy Recipe

Indulge in a rich and creamy velouté gravy, ready in minutes using your microwave! This recipe, adapted from Barbara Kafka's Microwave Gourmet, offers classic velouté and exciting variations including mushroom and marchand du vin sauces. Perfect for enhancing your favorite meats and vegetables. Easily adjustable cooking times to accommodate different microwave wattages.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Calories 559.2 kcal

Protein 11g

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Ingredients for Microwave Gravy

2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Chicken Broth
Kosher Salt, to taste
Lemon Juice, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Mushrooms, desired amount (for Mushroom Velouté)
dash Cayenne Pepper (for Mushroom Velouté)
Shallots, desired amount (for Marchand du Vin Gravy)
Garlic, desired amount (for Marchand du Vin Gravy)
Red Wine, desired amount (for Marchand du Vin Gravy)
Glaze, desired amount (for Marchand du Vin Gravy)
1/2 cup Broth (for Marchand du Vin Gravy)
Cornstarch, desired amount (for slurry in Marchand du Vin Gravy)
Cold Water, desired amount (for cornstarch slurry)

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How to Make Microwave Gravy

In an 8-cup glass microwave-safe measuring cup, melt butter at 100% power for 1-2 minutes (adjust time based on your microwave wattage).
Whisk in flour until smooth.
Cook, uncovered, at 100% power for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Whisk in heavy cream and chicken broth until smooth.
Cook, uncovered, at 100% power for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
Remove from microwave. Stir in salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
**For Mushroom Velouté:** Increase butter to 4 tablespoons. Add flour and cook as instructed in steps 2-3. Add mushrooms and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add lemon juice and a dash of cayenne pepper. Stir well.
**For Marchand du Vin Gravy:** Combine shallots, garlic, red wine, 1/2 cup broth, and glaze in an 8-cup glass measuring cup.
Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power for 15-20 minutes, or until reduced by half.
Deglaze your roast pan with this mixture (optional). If not deglazing, whisk in cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with cold water) and microwave uncovered for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
Season to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

Fat

174g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Microwave Gravy?

Microwave Gravy takes about 5 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 0 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Microwave Gravy?

Microwave Gravy has approximately 559.2 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 86 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Microwave Gravy?

The key ingredients for Microwave Gravy are Butter, All Purpose Flour, Heavy Cream, Chicken Broth, Kosher Salt, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.