Mushroom Gravy Recipe in 20 Minutes

Name: Mushroom Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 250 g mushrooms, sliced; 30 g butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp plain flour; 500 ml vegetable stock; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 thyme sprigs; ½ tsp black pepper

Mushroom Gravy

Mushrooms browned in butter, thickened with flour and simmered in vegetable stock for 15 minutes into a rich vegetarian gravy. Four servings in 20 minutes.

Not yet rated 20 min total Serves 4 servings Easy

The Idea Behind Mushroom Gravy

Gravy without meat juices needs another source of savour, and mushrooms are it. Browned well, they give a deep, almost meaty flavour that vegetable stock alone cannot match.

Slice the mushrooms thick and let them sit in the pan without stirring for the first few minutes. They release water, which boils off, and then they begin to colour. Colour is flavour, so do not rush to the next step.

Stir in the flour and cook it for a minute, then add the stock gradually, whisking to avoid lumps. Soy sauce and a thyme sprig deepen the taste.

Simmer for 15 minutes until thick enough to coat a spoon. If your hob runs hot, check at 10 minutes. Season at the end, because the soy sauce and stock are already salty. A splash of dry sherry or a spoonful of mushroom ketchup deepens it further, and a little vegan butter keeps it plant-based.

How to Make Mushroom Gravy

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Melt the butter and fry the mushrooms and onion for 8 minutes until browned.
Stir in the flour for 1 minute, then add the stock gradually, whisking.
Add the soy sauce and thyme and simmer for 15 minutes until thick. Season with the pepper and remove the thyme.

Notes for Getting It Right

Let the mushrooms brown before stirring.
Add the stock slowly.
If your hob runs hot, check at 10 minutes.
Taste before salting.

What Goes With Mushroom Gravy

Mashed potato
Nut roast
Sausages
Yorkshire pudding

Storing & Reheating Mushroom Gravy

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water.

Mushroom Gravy: Questions and Answers

How long does Mushroom Gravy take to make?

About 20 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Mushroom Gravy?

Let the mushrooms brown before stirring. Add the stock slowly. If your hob runs hot, check at 10 minutes. Taste before salting.

What should I serve with Mushroom Gravy?

Mashed potato; Nut roast; Sausages; Yorkshire pudding.

How should Mushroom Gravy be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water.

Is Mushroom Gravy suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

Mushroom Gravy Nutrition Facts

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Mushroom Gravy

How to Make Mushroom Gravy

Notes for Getting It Right

What Goes With Mushroom Gravy

Storing & Reheating Mushroom Gravy

Mushroom Gravy: Questions and Answers

Mushroom Gravy Nutrition Facts

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How to Make Mushroom Gravy

Notes for Getting It Right

What Goes With Mushroom Gravy

Storing & Reheating Mushroom Gravy

Mushroom Gravy: Questions and Answers

Mushroom Gravy Nutrition Facts

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