Easy Guinness Mushroom Gravy
Silky mushroom gravy enriched with Guinness and thyme for deep, pub-style flavor. Spoon over mashed potatoes, steak, or roasted veggies.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 16 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 0.75 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1.5 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 3.5 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening
- 1 cup Guinness stout
- 2 cup low-sodium beef broth use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce adds extra umami
- 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard optional
- 0.5 tsp brown sugar balances the stout’s bitterness
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp heavy cream optional for a silkier finish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Warm the olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned, 7–9 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining butter and the onion. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables. Stir well and cook 2 minutes to form a blond roux.
- Pour in the Guinness, scraping the pan to release browned bits.
- Whisk in broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce, Dijon, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer, stirring now and then, until thick and glossy, 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust thickness with a splash of broth if needed.
Notes
Variation: Swap beef broth with vegetable broth and 1 tsp miso for a rich vegetarian option. Serving tip: Keep warm in a small slow cooker for holiday buffets. Leftovers thicken as they cool—thin with a little warm broth when reheating.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Guinness Mushroom Gravy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.