Description
A rich and savory Guinness gravy recipe that elevates any dish it accompanies. Made with Guinness stout, beef broth, and aromatic seasonings, this Irish-inspired sauce is perfect for pouring over roast beef, sausages, mashed potatoes, or shepherd’s pie.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, to balance bitterness)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onions until soft, then add garlic.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over onions, stir to coat, and cook until golden.
- Introduce Liquids: Slowly whisk in Guinness, then add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Strain and Serve: For a smoother texture, strain gravy before serving over desired dishes.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, reduce Guinness separately before adding.
- Best paired with beef dishes or bangers and mash.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
