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Brown Gravy


Recipe Information
Source:
Leigh Ann

Serves/Makes:1 skillet of gravy

Ingredients
  • 5 Tbsp (70 ml). margarine or butter
  • 1/4 onion, sliced
  • 3 Tbsp (45 ml). flour
  • 1 can beef broth OR 1-1/3 cups (325 ml) juices from meat
  • salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
  • In a medium sized skillet, melt the margarine or butter.
  • Cook the onion in the margarine until browned; discard onion.
  • Add the flour to the butter
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until flour is brown.
  • Gradually stir in broth.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir until thick and bubbly.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Comments
This gravy is very easy to make and goes well with beef, veal, or pork. It also tastes great with mashed potatoes. For a variation, try using chicken broth instead of beef broth.