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Sour Cream Gravy

Creamy, savory, and just a little tangy, this easy sour cream gravy comes together in minutes. It turns pan drippings into something special!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time11 minutes
Course: Dinner, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sour cream gravy recipe, sour cream sauce, swedish meatball gravy
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or ¼ cup of pan drippings
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or ¼ cup of pan drippings in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour to the skillet and whisk to make the roux.
  • Slowly whisk in 2 cups beef broth, ½ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
  • Bring to a simmer until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Remove the gravy from the heat and whisk in ⅓ cup sour cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste!

Notes

Storing & Reheating Leftovers
  • In the Refrigerator: You can store your leftover gravy in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week. 
  • Reheating: Reheat the gravy by slowly heating it in a saucepan over medium heat. 

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

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