This all-purpose vegan “beef” gravy is great in shepherd’s pie, poured over mashed potatoes, and pretty much anywhere else you need a savory gravy. Reprinted with permission from Vegan Casseroles: Pasta Bakes, Gratins, Pot Pies, and More by Julie Hasson.
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Vegan Beef Gravy

By October 6, 2014
Published:- Yield: 3 cups
This gravy has a delicious, robust flavor, especially if you add a nice dose of freshly ground pepper. It stands up really nicely to cooked macaroni and vegetables in casseroles. If you like beer, definitely try the boozy variation below. If you can find Better Than Bouillon No Beef Base, use it here. It makes all the difference in this gravy. If you’re using this gravy not in a casserole but as an accompaniment on the side, you can reduce the oat flour to 1/3 cup, which will give you a thinner gravy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 6 Tbs nutritional yeast
- 3 cups plain, unsweetened soymilk
- 2 tsp granulated onion
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 & 1/2 Tbs vegan beef bouillon paste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, whisk together the oat flour and nutritional yeast. Whisk in the soymilk until the mixture is very smooth. Whisk in the granulated onion and garlic. Add the bouillon and the pepper to taste, whisking well. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and, whisking continuously, bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and continue whisking and cooking until the sauce is very thick and smooth, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free oat flour and bouillon.
Variation: For a delicious boozy version, replace 1/2 cup soymilk with 1/2 cup pale ale (regular or gluten-free).
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Hi! I am just wondering if there is any particular reason to use oat flour, aside from it being GF?
Yes, the oat flour thickens the gravy.
Can I use all purpose flour instead?
It may not thicken in the exact desired way, but you could try it.
Neither hubby or I could eat this. It had a snot like texture like oatmeal gets lol. I did like the concept though of oil free gravy 😉
I did this with an equal amount of AP flour and it worked out fine. nice and smooth and thickened nicely.