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Quick and Easy Gluten Free Gravy From Scratch

Published: Nov 18, 2019 · Modified: Nov 11, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Sometimes you need gravy for a recipe, but you don't have roasted meat or something to use as a flavor base. This quick and easy gluten free gravy recipe will come to your rescue! You won't believe how easy this gluten free gravy from scratch is to make.

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I have been making this gravy recipe for years...it never occurred to me that people think they need roasted meat in order to make a gravy. I feel I owe you all an apology because this is something I should have posted to my blog ages ago.

Gravy doesn't have to be hard, take a lot of time, etc. With just a few simple ingredients and some whisking, you can enjoy gluten free gravy anytime!

Slather this flavorful gravy on this easy Roasted Herb Chicken recipe for a dinner the whole family will love!

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Ingredient notes:

gravy ingredients
  • Broth - You can use beef, chicken, or turkey broth.
  • Potato starch - Sub cornstarch if you can't have nightshades.

One of the stars of my gluten free gravy recipe is fresh herbs. They add so much flavor and depth to your gravy recipe. If you love cooking with herbs as well, you can grow fresh herbs indoors in your kitchen window. This way you can just snip what you need when you need it!

If you would like more ideas of ways to use fresh herbs in your kitchen, here are my favorite ways to cook with fresh herbs.

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Pour this flavorful gravy on this Air Fryer Turkey Breast for a deliciously easy dinner.

Are you ready to make this simple gravy recipe?

How to make gluten free gravy:

gravy and fresh herbs simmering on the stove

Step 1: In a small pot, add olive oil and garlic. Cook on medium-low heat for 3 minutes then add the broth, spices, and fresh herbs. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to low to simmer. 

Step 2: Simmer for 15 minutes then very slowly whisk in the tapioca starch or potato starch a tiny bit at a time. Cook 5 more minutes and enjoy!

top view of a gravy boat filled with gluten free gravy

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

Can this gravy be made vegan?

You can easily make this gluten free gravy vegan by using vegetable broth.

Can I make this gravy with chicken broth?

You can use any type of broth in this gravy recipe.

Can I use pan scrapings in this gravy recipe?

If you have pan scrapings from cooking or roasting meat DEFINITELY use them in this recipe...the gravy will be even better! To use your pan scrapings, scrape up as much as you can from the roasting pan and add to the gravy while it is simmering.

How do you prevent lumps in gravy?

Lumps in your gravy is one of the biggest challenges to making homemade gravy. When adding your starch to thicken your gravy, add only a tiny bit at a time while whisking.

How do I get the lumps out of my gravy?

Lumps in your gravy are not the end of the world. I like to use this mesh strainer. Pour the gravy through this strainer and it will not only remove the lumps caused by starch thickeners, but it will take out the large chunks of cooked herbs as well.

Check out this fun gluten free gravy web story too for more tips.

More delicious recipes to use gravy on:

  • Air Fryer Cornish Game Hens
  • Gluten Free Traditional Stuffing
  • Gluten Free Chicken Fried Steak

Recipe

Quick and Easy Gluten Free Gravy

Sandi Gaertner
You will love how easy this homemade gluten free gravy is to make from scratch. No pan drippings needed!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Gluten Free Sauces and Marinades
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups beef chicken, or vegetable broth
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons potato starch
  • ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a small pot, add olive oil and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the broth, spices, and herbs to the pan. If you have pan scrapings, add those too!
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Grab a whisk and very slowly, add the potato or tapioca starch in while whisking quickly.
  • If you do end up with some lumps, run your gravy through a strainer to remove them.

Notes

  1. You can use chicken broth if you prefer to make a chicken-based gravy.
  2. This gravy will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container, or up to 4 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Beth

    November 21, 2019 at 7:11 am

    Such a great resource to know how to make gravy taste good without the pan drippings. Thanks for all the great information and herby, tasty gravy recipe!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 24, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      Thank you so much Beth...sometimes pan drippings get too dry to really use so this is a good option.

      Reply
  2. Sarah

    November 20, 2019 at 7:17 pm

    My husband will be very thankful for this gravy I'm sure, I'm the WORST at making gravy and put some odd stuff in it. Since Thanksgiving is now at our house I'm making a list. I love fresh herbs and that's why I know this is the one I have to make. A little bummed I have to buy them because it's now too cold here and took out my herb wall. 🙁

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 24, 2019 at 12:26 pm

      Glad to help. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  3. Kortney

    November 19, 2019 at 3:16 am

    I use potato starch in my gravy at times to! I just love it. All those herbs just sound fabulous. I would pour that all over some potatoes - hello yum

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 19, 2019 at 8:37 am

      Thank you so much Kortney 🙂

      Reply

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