Description
This rich and flavorful Guinness Gravy recipe combines the robust taste of Guinness stout beer with sautéed onions, garlic, and a smooth roux base. Perfect for elevating mashed potatoes, sausages, roast beef, or shepherd’s pie, this easy-to-make gravy brings a touch of Irish comfort food to your table.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Guinness stout beer
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Onion: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until the onion is soft and golden.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the cooked onions and garlic, stirring continuously for 1–2 minutes to create a roux that will thicken the gravy.
- Add Liquids: Slowly pour in the Guinness stout beer while whisking to prevent lumps. Then add the beef broth gradually, continuing to whisk and incorporate all ingredients smoothly.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and optional Dijon mustard. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently until the gravy thickens to your preferred consistency.
- Final Seasoning and Strain: Taste the gravy and season with salt and black pepper as needed. For a smoother gravy, strain through a fine mesh sieve before serving.
- Serve: Serve the hot Guinness gravy over mashed potatoes, sausages, roast beef, or shepherd’s pie for a delicious, savory addition to your meal.
Notes
- To deepen the flavor, allow the gravy to simmer longer to reduce slightly.
- For extra richness, stir in a splash of cream or an additional knob of butter at the end of cooking.
- This gravy can be made ahead of time and reheated gently on the stovetop before serving.
- Use gluten-free flour and gluten-free beer to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Substitute beef broth with vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
