These rich, savory beef gravies are thick, flavorful, and shockingly close to homemade.
Buying jarred gravy has been a little disappointing in the past—it’s tough to get excited about bland watery gravy that spoils a meal instead of improving it. Luckily these days there are some truly impressive ready-made gravy brands offering delicious, savory sauces that taste like they’re made from scratch (or as close as a shop-bought gravy can get). So which ones are best? Here are six jarred beef gravy choices shoppers should always keep on hand.
Heinz HomeStyle Beef Gravy
Walmart
Heinz HomeStyle Beef Gravy is thick, creamy, and convenient—just heat and serve. “It is thick and rich with an appealing aroma. And the taste …wow, No one will know you didn’t make it and no lumps. It is a good value; I keep some in the pantry in case I want to make dinner in a hurry,” one shopper said.
Campbell’s Beef Gravy
Campbell’s
Campbell’s Beef Gravy is made with real beef stock and seasoned with herbs and spices. “Pour it over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and more to enhance your holiday spread, or use it year-round for making Salisbury steak, meatloaf, and other hearty family meals,” the brand says.
McCormick® Simply Better Beef Gravy
Walmart
McCormick® Simply Better Beef Gravy is made from beef stock, vegetables and McCormick® herbs and spices. “This gravy is, by far, the best gravy ever,” one shopper said. “It reminds me of my mother’s homemade gravy. It is rich and thick, not watery. As you may guess, it is only available through Wal-mart and sometimes it’s not always available. Whenever I purchase it, I always buy 2 or 3 just to have it around.”
Great Value Homestyle Beef Flavored Gravy
Walmart
Great Value Homestyle Beef Flavored Gravy is made with real beef stock and real beef fat. “I really like the taste of this gravy and use it on mashed potatoes, chicken, and when making casseroles. I also like that it’s low in calories, fat, and carbs plus has no added sugar. It would be better if the sodium amount was a little lower, but it’s not terribly high,” one shopper said.
Signature SELECT Beef Gravy
Albertson’s
Signature SELECT Beef Gravy is a hit with VONS/Albertsons customers. “Loved the taste and thickness and convenience.Loved the taste and thickness and convenience,” one customer said. “Taste & flavor almost like Homemade.Taste & flavor almost like homemade,” another commented.
Better Than Gravy Roasted Beef Gravy
Walmart
Better Than Gravy Premium Roasted Beef Gravy is a hit with shoppers, who love the taste and quality. “This stuff is better than mine! The flavor is perfect,” one raved. “Very smooth and full of flavor! I will never make Christmas gravy again.”
