Ingredients:

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions:

  1. Pour the beef broth into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder, and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until perfectly smooth to create a slurry.
  3. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth in a steady stream, whisking constantly until the gravy thickens to a velvety consistency.
  4. Allow the gravy to simmer for an additional 2 minutes to cook out the raw starch taste, then remove the pan from the heat.
  5. Swirl in the cold unsalted butter, whisking gently until melted and glossy.