MUSHROOM AND ONION GRAVY

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This is so easy to make, but remember, it's only as flavorful as the broth! I always make my own stock to cut down on the sodium, but you get so much more flavor this way.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Gravies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c homemade or good quality beef stock
1 c mushrooms, sliced (i like portabello)
1/2 medium sweet onion, sliced
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 c water, cold
2 Tbsp cornstarch
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Saute mushrooms and onions in olive oil for about 10-15 min till onions are tender. Remove from pan.
  • 2. Add 2 c. of beef stock and heat until hot. Reduce heat to med-low. Mix together 2 TBL. of cornstarch with 1 c. of COLD water. Mix till all lumps are gone. Pour into beef stock. Stir with whisk frequently until gravy has thickened. Remove from heat and add mushrooms and onions back into gravy. Mix with spoon to combine.
  • 3. Helpful hint: If your gravy isn't as dark as you would like, add 1/2 tsp. of Kitchen Bouquet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_Bouquet

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